• 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.