Textbook on international human rights
By: Rhona K.M. Smith.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 399
ISBN-13: 9780199561186
Subjects: Human rights
Description: Human rights have gained increasing prominence on the international, European and UK stage. This updated edition reflects developments in case law and legislation ensuring students have access to the most current material. A companion web site features case updates and links to useful sites.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Historical background; title: The United Nations; title: The International Bill of Human Rights; title: The United Nations organizational structure; title: Regional protection of human rights; title: Europe; title: The organization of american states; title: The African union; title: Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights; title: Substantive rights : general comments; title: Equality and non-discrimination; title: The right to life; title: Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment; or punishment; title: The right to liberty of person; title: Equality before the law : the right to a fair trial; title: The right to self-determination; title: Freedom of expression; title: The right to work; title: The right to education and human rights education; title: Minority rights; title: Group rights; title: Looking to the future.