International Human Rights Law - Cases, Materials, Commentary - 2nd Edition

The leading textbook on international human rights law is now better than ever. The content has been fully updated and now provides more detailed coverage of substantive human rights, along with new sections on the war on terror and on the progressive realization of economic and social rights, making this the most comprehensive book in the field. It has a new, more student-friendly text design and has retained the features which made the first edition so engaging and accessible, including the concise and critical style, and questions and case studies within each chapter, as well as suggestions for further reading. Written by De Schutter, whose extensive experience working in the field and teaching the subject in both the US and EU gives him a unique perspective and valuable insight into the requirements of lecturers and students. This is an essential tool for all students of international human rights law. - The engaging and critical style, integrated materials including questions and case studies in each chapter, and separate further reading section, combine with the new text design to ensure students gain a deep understanding of this complex subject - New edition has been fully updated and includes more detailed coverage of substantive human rights, climate change and international human rights law theory, ensuring this one book provides students with all the materials they need to succeed - Offers a unique perspective, reflecting the author's experiences of both working in the field and teaching in the EU and the US

Part I. The Sources: 1. The emergence of international human rights 2. State responsibility and 'jurisdiction' Part II. The Substantive Obligations: 3. The typology of States' obligations and the obligation to respect human rights 4. The application of human rights in private relationships and the obligation to protect 5. The progressive realization of human rights and the obligation to fulfil 6. Derogations in time of public emergency 7. The prohibition of discrimination Part III. The Mechanisms of Protection: 8. Ensuring compliance with international human rights law: the role of national authorities 9. The United Nations human rights treaties system 10. The United Nations Charter-based monitoring of human rights 11. Regional mechanisms of protection.