Notre Dame London: Fischer Hall Library

Textbook on international human rights /

Smith, Rhona K. M.,

Textbook on international human rights / International human rights Rhona K.M. Smith. - Seventh edition. - xxix, 416 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 Organization of American States -- The African Union -- 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 rights 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 -- Minority rights -- Rights for specific categories of persons -- Looking to the future.

9780198746218 (paperback) 0198746210

2015946480


Human rights.

K3240. / S55 2015