International Human Rights Law

Written by leading experts in the field, this compelling textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this multifaceted and sometimes contentious subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.

Daniel Moeckli, Assistant Professor for International Law and State Law, University of Zurich,Sangeeta Shah, Associate Professor in Law, University of Nottingham,Sandesh Sivakumaran, Professor of Public International Law,, University of Nottingham

Part I: Foundations
1. History, Ed Bates
2. Justifications, Samantha Besson
3. Critiques, Marie-Benedicte Dembour
Part II: International Law
4. Sources, Christine Chinkin
5. Nature of obligations, Frederic Megret
6. Scope of application, Sarah Joseph and Adam Fletcher
Part III: Substantive Rights
7. Categories of rights, Theo van Boven
8. Equality and non-discrimination, Daniel Moeckli
9. Integrity of the person, Nigel S Rodley
10. Adequate standard of living, Asbjorn Eide
11. Thought, expression, association, and assembly, Dominic McGoldrick
12. Education and work, Fons Coomans
13. Detention and trial, Sangeeta Shah
14. Cultural Rights, Julie Ringelheim
15. Sexual orientation and gender identity, Michael O'Flaherty
16. Women's rights, Dianne Otto
17. Children's rights, Geraldine Van Bueren
18. Group rights, Robert McCorquodale
Part IV: Protection
19. United Nations, Jane Connors and Markus Schmidt
20. Regional protection, Basak Cali
21. The Americas, Thomas Antkowiak
22. Europe, Steven Greer
23. Africa, Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander
24. Within the state, Andrew Byrnes and Catherine Renshaw
Part V: Linkages
25. International humanitarian law, Sandesh Sivakumaran
26. International criminal law, Robert Cryer
27. International refugee law, Alice Edwards
Part IV: Challenges
28. Non-state actors, Andrew Clapham
29. Terrorism, Martin Scheinin
30. Poverty, Stephen P Marks