Description
Book SynopsisThe American Convention on Human Rights: A Commentary is the first comprehensive and systematic article-by-article commentary of the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR) in English. This book offers an exhaustive and critical analysis of each of the 82 articles of the Convention, covering the substantive elements of the rights and freedoms protected, as well as institutional and procedural aspects. Each chapter contains an introduction and a comparative perspective of the provision commented on; a review of the drafting history of the provision; and a critical commentary on the interpretation of the provision in light of the rich case-law of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Table of ContentsTable of Cases Table of Legislation List of Abbreviations Title Preamble Part I. State Obligations and Rights Protected Chapter I. General Obligations Chapter II. Civil and Political Rights Chapter III - Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Chapter IV - Suspension of Guarantees, Interpretation, and Application Chapter V - Personal Responsibilities Part Ii - Means of Protection Chapter VI - Competent Organs Chapter VII - Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Chapter VIII - Inter-American Court of Human Rights Chapter IX - Common Provisions Part III - General and Transitory Provisions Chapter X - Signature, Ratification, Reservations, Amendments, Protocols, and Denunciation Chapter XI - Transitory Provisions
