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Textbook on international human rights / Rhona K.M. Smith.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.Edition: 4th edDescription: xxxiv, 399 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780199561186 (pbk.) :
  • 9780199561186 (Paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 341.48 SMI
LOC classification:
  • K3240 .S55 2010
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 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.
Summary: 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.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 341.48 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Checked out 17/05/2023 215443
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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.

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.

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