The protection of freedom of expression in Africa : problems of application and interpretation of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights /

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Adjei, William (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, [2016]
Subjects:
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights > (1981 June 27)
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (1981 June 27)
Human rights > Africa.
Freedom of expression > Africa.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international) > Afrique.
Liberté d'expression > Afrique.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Human Rights.
Human rights.
Freedom of expression.
Africa.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Volume 1. Introduction
  • Do human rights have a history in Africa? Linking the past to the present : law, colonialism, democracy, and freedom of expression
  • The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights : innovative and flawed
  • Freedom of expression in Africa : case-law concerning Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
  • volume 2. Criteria for assessing and challenging the "legality" and "legitimacy" of the interference with freedom of expression : a measure of legal protection against the acts of arbitrary and oppressive governments
  • Do traditional African culture and values conflict with freedom of expression : individual rights versus group protection
  • General conclusions and perspective.

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