A theory of interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights / [electronic resource]
Letsas, George.
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2007.
This study of the European Convention on Human Rights aims at propounding an evaluative theory of interpretation for the Convention, and seeks to locate interpretive values within the history of the ECHR by surveying and analysing relevant judgements of the European Court of Human Rights.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-136) and index.
Human rights, legality, and the ECHR -- Autonomous concepts, conventionalism, and judicial discretion -- Intentionalism, textualism, and evolutive interpretation -- Two concepts of the margin of appreciation -- Liberal principles of human rights interpretation -- Public morals, consensus, and rights inflation : a critique.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
This study of the European Convention on Human Rights aims at propounding an evaluative theory of interpretation for the Convention, and seeks to locate interpretive values within the history of the ECHR by surveying and analysing relevant judgements of the European Court of Human Rights.
Description based on print version record.
Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (1950 November 5)
Human rights
Human rights
Law - Non-U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Law - Europe, except U.K.