Textbook on international human rights /

Smith, Rhona K. M.

Textbook on international human rights / Rhona K.M. Smith. - 5th ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012. - xxvii, 411 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Historical background -- The United Nations -- The International Bill of Human Rights -- The United Nations organizational structure -- Regional protection of human rights -- Europe -- The organization of american States -- The African union -- Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights -- Substantive rights : general comments -- Equality and non-discrimination -- The right to life -- Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment -- The right to liberty of person -- Equality before the law : the right to a fair trial -- The right to self-determination -- Freedom of expression -- The right to work -- The right to education and human rights education -- Minority rights -- Rights for specific categories of persons -- Looking to the future.

9780199603343 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2011938073


Human rights.
International law and human rights.

K3240 / SMI 2012

 

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