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Schutter, Olivier de.

International human rights law : cases, materials, commentary / Olivier De Schutter. - Rep. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2011. - lxiv, 967 p.: ill.;, figs.; 26 cm.

Includes index.

The emergence of international human rights -- State responsibility and 'jurisdiction' -- The typology of States' obligations and the obligation to respect human rights -- The application of human rights in private relationships and the obligation to protect -- The progressive realization of human rights and the obligation to fulfil -- Derogations in time of public emergency -- The prohibition of discrimination -- Ensuring compliance with international human rights law : the role of national authorities -- The United Nations human rights treaties system -- The United Nations charter-based monitoring of human rights -- Regional mechanisms of protection.

Dept. of Law

ISBN: 9780521764872 (hbk.) 0521764874 (hbk.) 9780521748667 (pbk.) 0521748666 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2010455977

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB033404 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015499677 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights.
International law and human rights.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Casebooks (Law)

LC Class. No.: K3240 / .S38 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 341.48 / SCI