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International human rights law / Rhona K. M. Smith.
Publisher: Oxford: Oxford University Press, [2022]Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xi, 486 pages ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780192845382
- 341.481
Contents:
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.
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.
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| 341.481 MEG The United Nations and Human Rights : | 341.481 MEG-2 The United Nations and Human Rights : | 341.481 SCH Economic, social and cultural rights as human rights / | 341.481 SMI International human rights law / | 341.481 TEI Humanity's manual | 341.481 TOM Human rights : | 341.481 VAS-9 Social exclusion and rights of persons with disability : In memory of Rahul Cherian |
Includes bibliographical references and 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.
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.