International Human Rights Law

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Rhona K. M. Smith (Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School, Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School, Newcastle University)

International Human Rights Law

Rhona K. M. Smith (Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School, Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School, Newcastle University)

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Oxford University Press
18 December 2019

International human rights law

The only introductory, straightforward textbook on International Human Rights Law: Broad in scope, concise in approach.

International Human Rights Law, ninth edition, provides a concise and wide-ranging introduction for students new to the subject. Written with newcomers in mind, the book’s concise and direct approach enables students with no legal background to develop a good understanding of 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.NEW TO THIS EDITIONThe discussion topics and examples have been updated and a new overview of international law has been added to the introductionIncludes a new chapter on sustainable development and human rights, with particular focus on the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentExpanded coverage of freedom of expression in the digital age and of the challenges posed by non-state actors.

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By: Rhona K. M. Smith (Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School Newcastle University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 9th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780198843672
ISBN 10: 0198843674
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 18 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

1. Introduction2. Historical Background3. The United Nations4. The International Bill of Human Rights5. Regional Protection of Human Rights6. Europe7. The Americas8. Africa9. Monitoring, Implementing, and Enforcing Human Rights10. Substantive Rights - General Comments11. Equality and Non-Discrimination12. Rights for Specific Vulnerable Persons13. The Right to Life14. The Right to Liberty of Person15. Equality Before the Law - The Right to a Fair Trial16. The Right to Work17. Freedom From Torture; Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment18. The Right to Self-Determination19. Indigenous Peoples’ and Minority Rights20. Freedom of Expression21. The Right to Education and Human Rights Education22. Sustainable Development and Human Rights23. Current Issues: Non-State Actors

Rhona Smith, Professor of International Human Rights and Head of Law School, Newcastle University

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