"Traditional international human rights law, with its focus on the state both as protector and (potential) violator, lacks an important dimension, namely individual criminal liability and mechanisms to ensure accountability in order to respond to serious human rights violations.…
"This unique textbook merges human rights law with its practice, from the courtroom to the battlefield. Human rights are analysed in their particular context, and the authors assess, among other things, the impact of international finance, the role of NGOs, and the protection of…
This textbook explores human rights law from a theoretical and practical perspective. Case studies and interviews with specialists show how theory is applied in real life and discussion questions engage students.
The only human rights textbook truly merging law with practice in a comprehensive and enjoyable manner.
"Traditional international human rights law, with its focus on the state both as protector and (potential) violator, lacks an important dimension, namely individual criminal liability and mechanisms to ensure accountability in order to respond to serious human rights violations.…