International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and AnalysisCambridge University Press, 16 ian. 2006 International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis introduces the reader to the international legal instruments and case law governing the substantive and procedural dimensions of international human rights and humanitarian law, including economic, social, and cultural rights. The book, which was originally published in 2006, also discusses the history and organisational structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement mechanisms. A chapter is devoted a chapter to the issues surrounding the incorporation of international law into U.S. law, including principles of constitutional and statutory interpretation, conflict rules, and the self-execution doctrine. Questions and comments sections provide critical analyses of issues raised in the materials. The last chapter addresses theoretical issues facing contemporary international human rights and humanitarian law and its enforcement. |
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... Crimes 5.2.1 . Genocide 453 453 Instruments Prosecutor v . Akayesu , ICTR ( 1998 ) Questions & Comments 5.2.2 . Crimes Against Humanity 454 473 475 Instruments Prosecutor v . Tadiç ( Final Judgment ) , ICTY ( 1997 ) 477 Questions ...
... Crimes 5.2.1 . Genocide 453 453 Instruments Prosecutor v . Akayesu , ICTR ( 1998 ) Questions & Comments 5.2.2 . Crimes Against Humanity 454 473 475 Instruments Prosecutor v . Tadiç ( Final Judgment ) , ICTY ( 1997 ) 477 Questions ...
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... crimes goes as far back as the fifth century with St. Augus- tine's discussion of a just war in his treatise , CITY OF GOD , it was not until 1268 that someone was tried and executed for beginning an unjust war.2 Two hundred years later ...
... crimes goes as far back as the fifth century with St. Augus- tine's discussion of a just war in his treatise , CITY OF GOD , it was not until 1268 that someone was tried and executed for beginning an unjust war.2 Two hundred years later ...
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... crimes tribunal . Consequently , the Allies signed the London Agreement and Charter1 that provided for establishing an ad hoc tribunal for prosecution of German war criminals . This tribunal was called the International Military ...
... crimes tribunal . Consequently , the Allies signed the London Agreement and Charter1 that provided for establishing an ad hoc tribunal for prosecution of German war criminals . This tribunal was called the International Military ...
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... crimes against humanity , crimes against peace , conspiracy , and other war crimes.3 The aftermath of World War II . It has been argued that the Tokyo and Nuremberg trials did not reflect justice but only " victors ' vengeance ...
... crimes against humanity , crimes against peace , conspiracy , and other war crimes.3 The aftermath of World War II . It has been argued that the Tokyo and Nuremberg trials did not reflect justice but only " victors ' vengeance ...
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... crimes of genocide , crimes against humanity , war crimes , and the crime of aggression.2 The UN conference that established the ICC declined to give the ICC jurisdiction over crimes of terrorism or illegal drug trafficking . The UN ...
... crimes of genocide , crimes against humanity , war crimes , and the crime of aggression.2 The UN conference that established the ICC declined to give the ICC jurisdiction over crimes of terrorism or illegal drug trafficking . The UN ...
Cuprins
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FORMAL SOURCES AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL | 32 |
IAN BROWNLIE Principles of PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 57 10 | 112 |
30 | 165 |
31 | 171 |
INCORPORATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 175 |
Francisco Forrest Martin Delineating a Hierarchical Outline | 186 |
40 | 274 |
SUBSTANTIVE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS | 307 |
Abortion | 329 |
ICC Statute art 21 | 536 |
Advisory Opinion Other Treaties Subject to the Consultative | 763 |
54 | 838 |
56 | 875 |
68 | 928 |
Advisory Opinion Judicial Guarantees in States of Emergency | 228 |
39 | 240 |
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL Procedure and Remedies | 270 |
THEORY AND CRITIQUE | 938 |
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