Smith, Rhona K. M.,

International human rights law / Rhona Smith. - Eighth edition. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2018] - xxix, 436 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Historical background -- The United Nations -- The International Bill of Human Rights -- The United Nations : organizational structure -- Regional protection of human rights -- Europe -- The Americas -- Africa -- Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights -- Substantive rights : general comments -- Equality and non-discrimination -- The right to life -- Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment -- The right to liberty of person -- Equality before the law : the right to a fair trial -- The right to self-determination -- Freedom of expression -- The right to work -- the right to education and human rights education -- Indigenous peoples' and minority rights -- Rights for specific vulnerable persons -- Current issues.

9780198805212 (pbk)

SBF2019-ENG


Human rights.
International law and human rights.

K3240 / .S55 2018