| Description |
cxxix, 965 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part I: Introduction. 1. Historical and juridical background -- 2. The international bill of human rights -- 3. The domestic protection of human rights -- 4. The international protection of human rights. Part II: General Principles. 5. Interpretation -- 6. Non-discrimination -- 7. Limitations -- 8. Derogation. Part III: The Substantive Rights. 9. The right of self-determination -- 10. The right to life -- 11. The right to freedom from torture -- 12. The right to freedom from slavery -- 13. The right to liberty -- 14. The rights of prisoners -- 15. The right to freedom of movement -- 16. The right to a fair trial -- 17. The rights of accused persons -- 18. The right to recognition as a person -- 19. The right to privacy -- 20. The right to freedom of thought -- 21. The right to freedom of expression -- 22. The right to freedom of assembly -- 23. The right to freedom of association -- 24. The right to family life -- 25. The rights of the child -- 26. The right to participate in public life -- 27. The right to equality -- 28. The rights of minorities -- 29. The rights relating to work -- 30. The rights relating to social security -- 31. The right to an adequate standard of living -- 32. The right to health -- 33. The right to education -- 34. The right to cultural life -- 35. The right to property |
| Summary |
The original human rights concepts articulated in the 1948 Universal Declaration have evolved considerably. This single volume encapsulates the judicial interpretation of human rights law from all available sources, covering superior court case law of over fifty-five countries, the jurisprudence of the U.N. Human Rights monitoring bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and the Inter-American system |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Law -- Interpretation and construction.
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Human rights.
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| LC no. |
2003267770 |
| ISBN |
052178042X hardcover |
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