International Human Rights Law (9th edn)
Published in Print: 12 December 2019 Published Online:September 2020
ISBN: 9780198843672
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Abstract
International Human Rights Law provides a concise introduction for students new to the subject. Clearly written and broad in scope, this popular text gives a concise introduction to international human rights, including regional systems of protection and the key substantive rights. The author skillfully guides you through the complexities of the subject, making it accessible to those with little or no prior legal and/or international knowledge. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings are provided at the end of each chapter. The book continues to be relied upon by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for clear and accurate coverage. It discusses the United Nations; the United Nations’ organizational structure; regional protection of human rights; Europe; the Americas; Africa; key treaties and mechanisms for monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights; substantive rights; equality and non-discrimination; the right to life; freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment; the rights to liberty of person; equality before the law; the right to a fair trial; the right to self-determination; freedom of expression; the right to work; the right to education and human rights education; minority rights; and group rights.
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Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Historical background
- 3. The United Nations
- 4. The International Bill of Human Rights
- 5. Regional protection of human rights
- 6. Europe
- 7. The Americas
- 8. Africa
- 9. Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights
- 10. Substantive rights—general comments
- 11. Equality and non-discrimination
- 12. Rights for specific vulnerable persons
- 13. The right to life
- 14. The right to liberty of person
- 15. Equality before the law—the right to a fair trial
- 16. The right to work
- 17. Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment
- 18. The right to self-determination
- 19. Indigenous peoples’ and minority rights
- 20. Freedom of expression
- 21. The right to education and human rights education
- 22. Sustainable development and human rights
- 23. Current issues: non-State actors
- End Matter
© Rhona Smith 2020
