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.

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Daniel Moeckli, Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, University of Zurich,Sangeeta Shah, Associate Professor in Law, University of Nottingham,Sandesh Sivakumaran, Professor of International Law, University of Cambridge

Part I: Foundations
1. History, Ed Bates
2. Justifications, Samantha Besson
3. Critiques, Marie-Bénédicte Dembour
Part II: International Law
4. Sources, Christine Chinkin
5. Special character, Frédéric Mégret
6. Scope of application, Sarah Joseph and Barrie Sander
Part III: Substantive Rights
7. Rights and obligations, Katharine Young
8. Equality and non-discrimination, Daniel Moeckli
9. Integrity of the person, Carla Ferstman
10. Adequate standard of living, Asbjørn Eide and Wenche Barth 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, Aoife Nolan
18. Group rights, Robert McCorquodale
Part IV: Protection
19. United Nations, Jane Connors and Sangeeta Shah
20. Regional protection, Basak Cali
21. The Americas, Thomas Antkowiak
22. Europe, Steven Greer and Lewis Graham
23. Africa, 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 Marks
31. Climate change, Lavanya Rajamani
32. Pandemics, Meghna Abraham