Smith, Rhona K.M.

Textbook on international human rights / Rhona K. M. Smith - 3rd ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007 - xxxiii, 367 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes index

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 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 -- Minority rights -- Group rights -- Looking to the future.

9780199289394 RM129.90

2007-009927


Human rights