International Human Rights Law

Description

Written by leading experts in the field, this 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 subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.

• Breadth and depth of coverage provide a thorough and complete guide for students of international human rights law
• Takes students from philosophical foundations, through substantive rights, to contemporary issues and challenges
• Each chapter is written by an expert in their respective field, providing critical analysis and exposing the reader to a unique variety of perspectives
• Includes useful features such as chapter summaries, charts, and suggestions for further reading
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this edition

• This fourth edition has been fully updated and includes two brand new chapters on climate change and pandemics
• Questions for reflection and discussion have been added to the end of every chapter to help students develop their critical thinking skills

About the Author(s)

Edited by Daniel Moeckli, Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, University of Zurich, Sangeeta Shah, Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Nottingham, and Sandesh Sivakumaran, Professor of International Law, University of Cambridge

Table of Contents

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
7: Rights and obligations, Katharine G Young
Part III: Substantive Rights
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 Çali
21: The Americas, Thomas Antkowiak
22: Europe, Steven Greer and Lewis Graham
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 Marks
31: Climate change, Lavanya Rajamani
32: Pandemics, Meghna Abraham

Additional Resources

Digital formats
This fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks