The International Law of Human Rights

• Covers the concept, theories and implementation structures for protecting human rights
• Clear explanation of the basics and institutional structures of human rights - logical structure that his helpful for students to get their bearings and is accessible to newcomers to human rights but also demanding
• Covers the breadth of international human rights law with lots of examples
• Uses a well-balanced selection of primary and secondary source excerpts and linking author commentary
• 'Snapshots' provide real-life illustrations to help bring the material to life, and demonstrate current practice and issues.
• Part 6 on the rights of vulnerable people outlines the particular issues associated with vulnerable and marginalised peoples, including refugees, women, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, workers, and children.

The International Law of Human Rights provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts and theories of human rights, the institutions, instruments and implementation structures for protecting human rights, and the contemporary challenges of human rights law.

Author commentary and examples illuminate a range of primary and secondary materials to rigorously cover the breadth of human rights law in a way that is interesting and engaging for all readers.