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The only introductory, straightforward textbook on international human rights law: broad in scope, concise in approach
International Human Rights Law 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.
Key Features· Written with newcomers in mind, the book's concise and direct approach enables students with no legal background to develop a good understanding of the subject
· Provides clear and broad coverage of the primary systems of human rights protection and the key substantive rights
· Accompanied by online resources which contain links to the full cases referenced at the end of each chapter as well as a list of annotated web links to aid further study
· Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support
New to this edition- New discussion points added throughout the book including: 'Asian Values' and the Bangkok Declaration on Human Rights 1993 in chapter 5; feminist approaches to international law in chapter 11; postcolonial approaches to development in chapter 22.
- Updated facts and figures for regional and UN systems.
- Inclusion of the 2024 UN Pact for the Future.
- Links to cases and other materials have been embedded into the eBook for a smoother student learning experience.
Digital formats and resourcesThe 11th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
List of contents
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Historical background
- 3: The United Nations
- 4: The International Bill of Human Rights
- 5: Regional protection of human rights
- 6: Europe
- 7: The Americas
- 8: Africa
- 9: Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights
- 10: Substantive rights-general comments
- 11: Equality and non-discrimination
- 12: Rights for specific vulnerable persons
- 13: The right to life
- 14: The right to liberty of person
- 15: Equality before the law-the right to a fair trial
- 16: The right to an adequate standard of living
- 17: Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment
- 18: The right to self-determination
- 19: Indigenous peoples' and minority rights
- 20: Freedom of expression
- 21: The right to education and human rights education
- 22: Sustainable development and human rights
- 23: Human rights in practice: the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study
- 24: Current issues: non-State actors
About the author
Rhona Smith is Professor of International Human Rights at Newcastle University Law School in the UK. She has previously worked on human rights education and capacity building in many countries and systems.
