- Author(s): Rhona K.M. Smith
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Edition: 7 Ed 2016
- ISBN 13 9780198746218
- Approx. Pages 416 + Contents
- Format Paperback
- Delivery Time Normally 7-9 working days
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Description
Textbook on International Human Right, provides a concise introduction for newcomers to the subject. Clearly written and broad in scope, this popular text is a highly accessible guide to international human rights law. It considers historical factors, the work of the UN, regional systems and a variety to substantive rights. The author skilfully guides you through the complexities of the subject, making it accessible to those with little or no prior legal knowledge. Key cases and areas of debate are covered throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings are provided at the end of each chapter.
Key features:
• Provides full coverage of both substantive rights and the structures and sources of law
• Detailed description of regional systems and issues in Europe, the Americas, and Africa
• 'Example'and'discussion topic' boxes, highlight key debates and encourage critical thought
• Includes extensive lists of further reading cases, and website references at the end of
each chapter
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Contents
1 Introduction
2 Historical background
3 The United Nations
4 The International Bill of Human Rights
5 The United Nations—organizational structure
6 Regional protection of human rights
7 Europe
8 The Americas
9 Africa
10 Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights
11 Substantive rights—general comments
12 Equality and non-discrimination
13 The right to life
14 Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment
15 The right to liberty of person
16 Equality before the law—the right to a fair trial
17 The right to self-determination
18 Freedom of expression
19 The right to work
20 The right to education and human rights education
21 Minority rights
22 Rights for specific categories of persons
23 Looking to the future
Index
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