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Textbook on International Human Rights

Textbook on International Human Rights

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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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