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International Human Rights Law (10th edition)
International Human Rights Law (10th edition)

International Human Rights Law (10th edition)

Author: 
Rhona K. M. Smith
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  • Written with newcomers in mind, the book's concise and direct approach enables students with no legal background to develop a good understanding of the subject
  • Provides clear and broad coverage of the primary systems of human rights protection and the key substantive rights
  • Accompanied by online resources which contain links to the full cases referenced at the end of each chapter as well as a list of annotated web links to aid further study

New to this Edition:

  • A new chapter on the right to an adequate standard of living
  • A new chapter on the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Coverage of sub-regional organisations in the Americas including MERCOSUR, CARICOM and the Caribbean Court of Justice

  
Illustrating the scope of this fascinating and wide-reaching subject to the student, this clear and concise text gives a broad introduction to international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author skilfully 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.

Index: 

 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 an adequate standard of living
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:Human rights in practice: the COVID-19 pandemic
24:Current issues: non-State actors

About the author: 

Rhona K. M. Smith, Professor of International Human Rights, Newcastle University  
Rhona Smith is Professor of International Human Rights at Newcastle University Law School in the UK. She has previously worked on human rights education and capacity building in many countries and systems.

Product details

ISBN : 9780192845382

Author: 
Rhona K. M. Smith
Pages
544 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
171 x 246 mm
Pub date
Dec 2021
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International Human Rights Law (10th edition)

International Human Rights Law (10th edition)

International Human Rights Law (10th edition)