Habeas Corpus in International Law

Informationen zum Autor Brian R. Farrell is a Lecturer in Law and Human Rights and Associate Director of the Center for Human Rights at the University of Iowa College of Law. He is the author of over twenty publications on international law, human rights, criminal law, and legal education. Klappentext The first comprehensive examination of the right to a judicial determination of the legality of one's detention under international law. Zusammenfassung Providing the first comprehensive examination of the right to seek a judicial determination of the legality of one's detention in international law! this book presents the most complete reference available on the scope and application of habeas corpus! analyzing its challenges and importance in depth. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. The development of habeas corpus in English law; 2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 3. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; 4. Habeas corpus and regional human rights systems; 5. Challenges to the effectiveness of habeas corpus; 6. The importance of effective international habeas corpus guarantees; 7. Strengthening habeas corpus in international law; Conclusion.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Brian Farrell, Brian F. Farrell, Brian R. Farrell
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.10.2016
• EAN: 9781107151772
• ISBN: 978-1-107-15177-2
• Pagine: 280
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Criminal Procedure, LAW / International, LAW / Public, International Criminal Law, Criminal procedure, Public international law: criminal law