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Schutter, Olivier De,

International human rights law : cases, materials, commentary / Olivier De Schutter. - Second edition. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2014. - lxx, 1052 pages ; 26 cm

Includes index.

The emergence of international human rights -- State responsibility and 'jurisdiction' -- The typology of States' obligations and the obligation to respect human rights -- The application of human rights in private relationships and the obligation to protect -- The progressive realization of human rights and the obligation to fulfil -- Derogations in time of public emergency -- The prohibition of discrimination -- Ensuring compliance with international human rights law : the role of national authorities -- The United Nations human rights treaties system -- The United Nations charter-based monitoring of human rights -- Regional mechanisms of protection. TOC

This fully updated edition offers coverage of new topics and a more student-friendly design, while retaining the original style and features.



ISBN: 9781107063754 (Hardback) 9781107657212 (Paperback)

LCCN: 2014004976

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights.
International law and human rights.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Casebooks

LC Class. No.: K3240 / .S38 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 341.48 / SCI 2014