Civil Liberties and Human Rights in Twentieth-Century Britain

The National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL) was formed in the 1930s against a backdrop of fascism and ''popular front'' movements. In this volatile political atmosphere, the aim of the NCCL was to ensure that civil liberties were a central component of political discourse. Chris Moores''s new study shows how the NCCL - now Liberty - had to balance the interests of extremist allies with the des...