Law Human Rights

International Human Rights Law, 10th Edition

By Rhona Smith
Oxford University Press December 2021

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ISBN-13
9780192845382
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication
December 2021
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only
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Illustrating the scope of this fascinating and wide-reaching subject to the student, this clear and concise text gives a broad introduction to international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author skilfully guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings are provided at the end of each chapter.

Digital formats and resources:

The tenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

  • The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
  • The online resources that support the book contain links to the full cases referenced at the end of each chapter as well as a list of annotated web links to aid further study.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Historical background
3. The United Nations
4. The International Bill of Human Rights
5. The United Nations - organizational structure
6. Regional protection of human rights
7. Europe
8. The Americas
9. Africa
10. Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights
11. Substantive rights - general comments
12. Equality and non-discrimination
13. The right to life
14. Freedom from torture: cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment
15. The right to liberty of person
16. Equality before the law - the right to a fair trial
17. The right to self-determination
18. Freedom of expression
19. The right to work
20. The right to education and human rights education
21. Minority rights
22. Rights for specific categories of persons
23. Looking to the future

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