TY  - BOOK
AU  - Smith,Rhona K.M.
TI  - Textbook on international human rights
SN  - 9780199561186 (pbk.) :
AV  - K3240 .S55 2010
U1  - 341.48 SMI 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Human rights
KW  - Law
KW  - ukslc
KW  - International law
KW  - thema
KW  - Human rights & civil liberties
KW  - Public international law: human rights
N1  - Previous ed.: 2007; Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 organization of American States -- 9.The African Union -- 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.Group rights -- 23.Looking to the future
N2  - 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
ER  -