Textbook on International Human Rights
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This textbook provides a manageable text in Human Rights, covering all major aspects. The origins of contemporary human rights are discussed and a detailed analysis of the international system under the auspices of the United Nations is provided. It addresses the scope and enforcement of international human rights and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the present system - the Universal Declaration and the International Covenants are considered, providing a link to the following detailed analysis of the Council of Europe. The institutions and processes are considered and a detailed tabulation of the rights, as interpretated by the EU courts, is provided.
Table of CasesTable of Instruments1 Introduction 12 Historical background 53 The United Nations 254 The International Bill of Human Rights 365 The United Nations organizational structure 516 Regional protection of human rights 847 Europe 948 The Organization of American States 1169 The African Union 13410 Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights 14911 Substantive rights - general comments 17612 Equality and non-discrimination 18913 The right to life 21014 Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment; or punishment 22615 The right to liberty of person 24116 Equality before the law - the right to a fair trial 25617 The right to self-determination 27618 Freedom of expression 29119 The right to work 30320 The right to education and human rights education 31721 Minority rights 33122 Group rights 34723 Looking to the future 371Index 381
