The Process of Decolonization of Mauritius and the Right to External Self-Determination of Colonial Peoples
Journal: Public and private international law bulletin
Year: 2021

The right to self-determination is a collective right and one of the most significant human rights. In accordance with the right to self-determination, peoples can choose their destiny in terms of political, economic, or cultural development without any external interference. However, the scope and content of the right to self-determination have remained controversial since the emergence of this right. In particular, the legal nature of the right to self-determination has been argued; while some