Human Rights Protection : Methods and Effectiveness / edited by Frances Butler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Butler, Frances, 1959- editor.

Series:

British Institute of Human Rights library ; Volume 2.

British Institute of Human Rights Library ; Volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

The Hague, The Netherlands : Kluwer Law International, [2002]

Summary:

Human Rights Protection: Methods and Effectiveness is a comprehensive examination of the mechanisms and institutions involved in the protection and promotion of human rights. Edited by Frances Butler, this volume is part of the British Institute of Human Rights Library series and features contributions from leading experts in the field. The book explores national and international institutions, treaties, and the effectiveness of various human rights protection methods, including mediation and educational initiatives. It also addresses the challenges faced in societies in conflict and the evolving roles of international bodies like the United Nations and the European Union. The work is intended for scholars, practitioners, and students seeking a deeper understanding of human rights issues and the methods used to address them. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Contributors

Introduction

Chapter 1 Confrontation and Co-operation between Institutions in the Protection of Human Rights

Chapter 2 Bringing Rights Home: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions

Chapter 3 Mediation: A Tool for Mainstreaming Human Rights?

Chapter 4 Learning Human Rights

Chapter 5 What are Judges for?

Chapter 6 The Protection of Human Rights - Lessons from Northern Ireland

Chapter 7 The Role of Institutions in Peace Building: (Rule of Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Chapter 8 International Criminal Law and Human Rights

Chapter 9 The International Court of Justice and Human Rights

Chapter 10 The Evolution of United Nations' Charter-based Machinery for the Protection of Human Rights

Chapter 11 The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: Its Purpose and Effectiveness

Chapter 12 The Business of Human Rights

Chapter 13 Human Rights: The Time for Reassessment

Table of Cases

Index

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Includes index.

ISBN:

9789004480841

9004480846

OCLC:

1427666653