Description
Book SynopsisThe only textbook in the area to take a Global South perspective, drawing on the expertise of the authors and bringing in perspectives from a leading judge in the field. International Law of Human Rights takes students through a rigorous exploration of the theoretical foundations and principles of the subject, alongside current practice and procedures.- Provides a unique Global South perspective, offering a broad view of the subject area.- Focuses on the historical and philosophical foundations of human rights before exploring global and regional systems for their protection, and key substantive rights.- Presents a clear and accurate account of current human rights law practice.- Deep discussion and thorough analysis supported by ''further reflections'' and ''critical debate'' sections, and summaries of key cases.- Insightful testimonial from the distinguished Judge Cançado Trindade helps to bring a complex discipline to life.- Also available as an e-book with features and links that o
Trade ReviewA major contribution from Latin America to the core issues of international human rights law by two talented international legal scholars of different generations which provides important insights into the doctrines as well as legal analysis of the normative framework. * Professor Mónica Pinto, Professor Emerita of International Law and Human Rights Law, University of Buenos Aires *
This is an invaluable contribution to the study of international human rights law. The authors bring both sense and sensibility to bear on an array of important topics and what emerges is a highly distinctive and potentially transformative resource. * Professor Natasa Mavronicola, Professor of Human Rights Law, University of Birmingham *
A succinct and very insightful account of international human rights law, and an excellent example of a collaborative approach between human rights theory and practice. * Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou, Professor in Human Rights Law and Director of the International Law and Human Rights Unit, University of Liverpool *
A very useful textbook with accessible and clear structure. I love its modern approach to the classification of rightsthis is a textbook that belongs to our era. * Aikaterini Tsampi, Assistant Professor of Public International Law, University of Groningen *
A very comprehensive discussion of the major, foundational themes in international human rights law, with a critical, yet constructive approach and with an eye for cultural, political and regional differences. * Marjolein van den Brink, Senior Lecturer in Law, Utrecht University *
Excellent. The coverage and ability to convey a lot of technical detail in such an interesting and accessible way is most impressive. It ensures that the impact of Judge Trindades work will continue into the next generation. * Elizabeth Craig, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Sussex *
A contemporary, broad but in-depth review of international human rights law, showing a clear mastery of associated scholarshipa great, well-written textbook. * Dr Nicolas Kang-Riou, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Lincoln *
Table of ContentsPart 1: Foundations, history, and legal framework 1: Human rights 2: The development of the International Law of Human Rights 3: The normative framework of human rights under international law Part 2: The universal system 4: The United Nations Charter-based bodies 5: The United Nations Treaty (Monitoring) Bodies Part 3: Regional systems 6: The Inter-American Human Rights System 7: The European Human Rights System 8: The African Human Rights System Part 4: Substantive rights 9: The International Protection of Substantive Rights (I) 10: The International Protection of Substantive Rights (II)
