Subjects:

Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Contents:

Table of authorities

Preface

1. An overview of international human rights and humanitarian law development and their protection mechanisms

2. Formal sources and principles of international human rights and humanitarian law

3. Incorporation of international human rights and humanitarian law in U.S. law

4. International human rights tribunal procedure and remedies

5. Substantive international human rights and humanitarian law protections

6. Theory and critique

Index.

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 also discusses the history and organizational structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement mechanisms.

The book devotes 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.