Contemporary Issues Of Human Rights Protection In International And National Settings

<P>The protection of vulnerable groups varies under international human rights law. Depending on the group at stake, protection may be more or less advanced. In some cases, the international community has deemed it necessary to adopt conventions...

At a time when human rights are coming under increasing pressure, in-depth knowledge and understanding of their foundations, conceptual underpinnings and current practice remain crucial. The second edition of Walter K¿n and J¿rg K¿nzli''s...

The book analyses the current state of international law on detention and its alternatives across national laws and policies. It identifies critiques stemming from the perception that international law prioritises procedural safeguards, leaving substantive...

This book argues how human dignity flows from an individual's capacity for self-authorship as defined by the set of expressive capabilities s/he possesses, demonstrating how such a conception of dignity can enrich international human rights law by...