International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kittichaisaree, Kriangsak

Series:

Principles of international law.

Principles of international law series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights.

International law and human rights.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020.

Summary:

"This incisive book provides an unparalleled insight into the ways in which international human rights law functions in a real world context across cultural, religious and geopolitical divides. Written by a professor, former ambassador and international judge, the book demonstrates how power, diplomacy, tactics and processes operate within the human rights system from the perspective of a non-Western insider with more than three decades' experience in the field."

Contents:

Introduction to International Human Rights Law

Human rights universalism : myth or reality?

United Nations human rights system : clash of politics, idealism and law

Regional human rights mechanisms : tailor-made for the locals?

International human rights treaty obligations : is everyone protected?

Complying with and enforcing international human rights law : can the bad guys get away with it?

Universalization of international human rights norms : reassessment

Human rights in new dimensions : in cyberspace and at sea.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

1-83910-219-5

OCLC:

1147897572