Security, Citizenship and Human Rights: Shared Values in Uncertain Times (Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series)

This book examines counter-terrorism, immigration, citizenship, human rights, 'equalities' and the shifting discourses of 'shared values' and human rights in contemporary Britain. Security, Citizenship and Human Rights examines counter-terrorism, immigration, citizenship, human rights, 'equalities' and the shifting discourses of 'shared values' and human rights in contemporary Britain. The book argues that British citizenship and human rights policy is being remade and remoulded around public security and that this process could be detrimental to 'our' sense of citizenship, shared values and commitment to human rights "This important and timely book offers a highly perceptive analysis of the recent British debate on citizenship and national identity. It skilfully exposes the way in which the debate is distorted by conceptual confusion and exaggerated security fears, and provides a wise and well-argued alternative with great relevance to all culturally diverse societies."--Professor Lord Bhikhu Parekh, House of Lords, UK '[A] powerful book. Tracking emergent discourses of 'public' safety and security ... McGhee shows the role of rights in covering over a certain 'value trouble' -- in which the contents and constraints of British national values can be seen to be in crisis. [The book] provides a lens through which to assess not just the post 9-11 context but also the proud liberalism of fear embraced by Judith Shklar, and endorsed by realists such as Geuss and Williams.' - Bonnie Honig, Author of Democracy and the Foreigner, Emergency Politics Front Matter....Pages i-xi Introduction: Value Trouble....Pages 1-11 Pre-Emptive Securities — Border Controls and Preventative Counter-Terrorism....Pages 12-37 Building a Consensus on ‘National Security’: Terrorism, Human Rights and ‘Core Values’....Pages 38-65 Restoring Public Confidence — Managed Migration, Racialization and Earned Citizenship....Pages 66-91 Security, Citizenship and Responsibilities — Debates on a Bill of Rights in the UK....Pages 92-117 Belonging Together or Belonging to the Polity? Shared Values, Britishness and Patriotism....Pages 118-141 Patriots of the Present and the Future — Ethical Solidarity and Equalities in Uncertain Times....Pages 142-174 Afterword....Pages 175-179 Back Matter....Pages 180-221 Security, Citizenship and Human Rights examines counter-terrorism, immigration, citizenship, human rights, 'equalities' and the shifting discourses of 'shared values' and human rights in contemporary Britain. The book argues that British citizenship and human rights policy is being remade and remoulded around public security and that this process could be detrimental to 'our' sense of citizenship, shared values and commitment to human rights.-- Provided by Publisher This book tackles unanswered questions on British Muslims and political participation: What makes religion a salient 'political' identity for young Muslims (over any other identity)? How do young British Muslims identify themselves and how does it relate to their political engagement? A fascinating insight into the lives of young British Muslims. This book develops an exploratory theory of immigration in multilevel states addressing two themes: governance and political parties. It examines not only how, and by whom, immigration policy is decided and implemented at different levels, but also how it has become a key-issue of party competition across multilevel states Using experiences of the white, English, working-classes in Manchester, this book explores the local frustrations with feeling 'ignored' and 'neglected' by the government through articulations of fairness