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The judicial application of human rights law : national, regional and international jurisprudence /

Jayawickrama explores the judicial interpretation of human rights law, incorporating case law from over eighty countries, and the UN, European, and Inter-American human rights monitoring systems. A definitive compendium essential for legal practitioners, government and non-governmental officials, ac...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jayawickrama, Nihal
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; PREFACE; TABLE OF CASES; International; Regional; National; TABLE OF INSTRUMENTS; 1 Historical and juridical background; 2 The international bill of human rights; 3 The domestic protection of human rights.; 4 The international protection of human rights; 5 Interpretation; 6 Non-discrimination; 7 Limitations; 8 Derogation; 9 The right of self-determination; 10 The right to life; 11 The right to freedom from torture; 12 The right to freedom from slavery; 13 The right to liberty; 14 The rights of prisoners; 15 The right to freedom of movement.