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"[This book examines] international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author...guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research. Key cases...

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Main Authors: Smith, Rhona K. M. (Author)
Published: Oxford University Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Eighth edition.
Subjects:
Human rights.
International law and human rights.
Summary: "[This book examines] international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author...guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research. 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."--
Carrier Form: xxix, 436 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780198805212 (paperback) :
0198805217 (paperback)
Index Number: K3240
CLC: D998.2
Call Number: D998.2/S657/8th ed.
Contents: Introduction -- Historical background -- The United Nations -- The International Bill of Human Rights -- The United Nations : organizational structure -- Regional protection of human rights -- Europe -- The Americas -- Africa -- Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights -- Substantive rights : general comments -- Equality and non-discrimination -- The right to life -- Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment -- The right 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 -- Indigenous peoples' and minority rights -- Rights for specific vulnerable persons -- Current issues.

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