Textbook on international human rights /
Smith, Rhona K. M.
Textbook on international human rights / Rhona K. M. Smith. - 2nd ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2005. - xxxiv, 404 p. ; 25 cm.
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Open access.
0199274169
Human rights.
Textbook on international human rights / Rhona K. M. Smith. - 2nd ed. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2005. - xxxiv, 404 p. ; 25 cm.
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Open access.
0199274169
Human rights.