International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and AnalysisCambridge University Press, 16 հնվ, 2006 թ. International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis introduces the reader to the international legal instruments and case law governing the substantive and procedural dimensions of international human rights and humanitarian law, including economic, social, and cultural rights. The book, which was originally published in 2006, also discusses the history and organisational structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement mechanisms. A chapter is devoted a chapter to the issues surrounding the incorporation of international law into U.S. law, including principles of constitutional and statutory interpretation, conflict rules, and the self-execution doctrine. Questions and comments sections provide critical analyses of issues raised in the materials. The last chapter addresses theoretical issues facing contemporary international human rights and humanitarian law and its enforcement. |
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... given to a state party that interferes with a particular ICCPR right , for the most part , the Committee's views were barren of much legal argument . However , in recent years , the Committee's decisions have included more legal ...
... given to a state party that interferes with a particular ICCPR right , for the most part , the Committee's views were barren of much legal argument . However , in recent years , the Committee's decisions have included more legal ...
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... given the fact that it has had to cover two continents , deal with numerous undemocratic governments , and work within substantial financial and staff restraints . 4 See , e.g. , David J. Padilla , Reparations in Aloeboetoe v . Suriname ...
... given the fact that it has had to cover two continents , deal with numerous undemocratic governments , and work within substantial financial and staff restraints . 4 See , e.g. , David J. Padilla , Reparations in Aloeboetoe v . Suriname ...
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... Given the majoritarian tendency of international relations the principle is likely to have increased prominence . QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ( 1 ) The emergence of numerous multilateral treaties and intergovernmental organiza- tions in the ...
... Given the majoritarian tendency of international relations the principle is likely to have increased prominence . QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ( 1 ) The emergence of numerous multilateral treaties and intergovernmental organiza- tions in the ...
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... given greater state deference to how such second and third generation rights are protected . However , most already recognized jus cogens norms entail affirmative state duties that may require not only substantial resources but also the ...
... given greater state deference to how such second and third generation rights are protected . However , most already recognized jus cogens norms entail affirmative state duties that may require not only substantial resources but also the ...
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... given the teleological approach that the Court and Commission ( the " tribunals " ) use to interpret the Con- vention . Far from being bound by the intention of the drafters , the tribunals interpret the Convention as a modern document ...
... given the teleological approach that the Court and Commission ( the " tribunals " ) use to interpret the Con- vention . Far from being bound by the intention of the drafters , the tribunals interpret the Convention as a modern document ...
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32 | |
IAN BROWNLIE Principles of PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 57 10 | 112 |
30 | 165 |
31 | 171 |
INCORPORATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 175 |
Francisco Forrest Martin Delineating a Hierarchical Outline | 186 |
40 | 274 |
SUBSTANTIVE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 307 |
Abortion | 329 |
ICC Statute art 21 | 536 |
Advisory Opinion Other Treaties Subject to the Consultative | 763 |
54 | 838 |
56 | 875 |
68 | 928 |
Advisory Opinion Judicial Guarantees in States of Emergency | 228 |
39 | 240 |
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL Procedure and Remedies | 270 |
THEORY AND CRITIQUE | 938 |
INDEX | 987 |
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Էջ 101 - Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of...
Էջ 554 - ... or to the extent strictly necessary in the opinion of the court in special circumstances where publicity would prejudice the interests of justice...
Էջ 671 - ARTICLE 8 1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. 2. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and...
Էջ 403 - All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
Էջ 247 - A treaty shall be interpreted in good faith in accordance with the ordinary meaning to be given to the terms of the treaty in their context and in the light of its object and purpose.
Էջ 481 - Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause...
Էջ 371 - Anyone who is arrested shall be informed, at the time of arrest, of the reasons for his arrest and shall be promptly informed of any charges against him. 3. Anyone arrested or detained on a criminal charge shall be brought promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to exercise judicial power and shall be entitled to trial within a reasonable time or to release.
Էջ 554 - ... to defend himself in person or through legal assistance of his own choosing or, if he has not sufficient means to pay for legal assistance, to be given it free when the interests of justice so require...
Էջ 498 - ... obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity.
Էջ 103 - In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purposes of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.