International human rights law : a treatise / Ludovic Hennebel, Helene Tigroudja.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

1st edition

202479

International law and human rights.

Part I. Foundations of International Human Rights Law

Title 1. Theoretical elements of international human rights law

1. The elusive theory of human rights

2. The idea of human rights

3. Exploring the elusive foundations of human rights

4. The pragmatic approach of international human rights law

Title 2. Normative pluralism in international human rights law

5. The treaty-based structure of international human rights law norms

6. Non-conventional formation of international human rights law

7. Judicial decisions as primary source of international human rights law

8. The place of soft law standards in international human rights law

Title 3. The relationships between international human rights law and other branches of international law

9. The relationship with international humanitarian law and international criminal law

10. International human rights law and other fields of international law

Part II. The Machinery of International Human Rights Law

Title 4. The Institutional architecture of the international protection of human rights

11. The universal system of human rights

12. The European protection of human rights

13. Inter-American protection of human rights

14. The African protection of human rights

15. Protecting human rights in the Asia-Pacific region

16. The Arab-Muslim protection of human rights

Title 5. International Human Rights Litigation

17. Diversity of the International complaints mechanisms

18. Conditions to the jurisdiction of the international bodies

19. Conditions of admissibility of international complaints

20. Examination of the claim by international bodies

Part III. The Interpretation of International Human Rights law

Title 6. The hermeneutics of international human rights organs

21. The interpreters of international human rights law

22. The interpretation of international human rights law

Title 7. International Legal Regime of Human Rights and Freedoms:

23. States' general obligations

24. The conditions for engaging the international responsibility of the state for human rights violations

25. The enjoyment and exercise of rights and freedoms regime

Title 8. Rights and freedom

26. The principle of equality and the right to nondiscrimination

27. The right to life

28. The right to integrity

29. The prohibition of slavery, servitude, forced labor and trafficking in human beings

30. Rights relating to personal freedom

31. Civil rights

32. Political rights

33. Economic, social, cultural and environmental rights

34. The right to domestic judicial protection

Part. IV. Remedies and Implementation of the International Human Rights Decisions

Title 9. Reparation of human rights violations:

35. The principle of full reparation

36. Reparation of the harm suffered

Title 10. The enforcement of decisions rendered on the basis of an international litigation action

37. Judicial review of international decision: the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Model

38. Hybrid monitoring of international decisions: The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights Model

39. Political control tending towards judicialization: the model of the European Convention on Human Rights

40. Political and diplomatic control of the implementation of international decisions: the practice of the quasi-judicial bodies.

This book showcases an exhaustive analysis marked by systematic methodology and impeccable mastery of international human rights law. It combines rigorous analysis with theoretical originality. This monumental work stands as the definitive reference for advanced students, doctoral candidates, scholars, and legal practitioners alike in the field. It offers a unique, in-depth exploration of global human rights norms and mechanisms, systematically updated with the latest jurisprudential developments from regional and United Nations treaty bodies. Demonstrating an exceptional level of scholarship and expertise over the subject, this treatise provides authoritative insights and a thorough exploration of international human rights law, making it indispensable for navigating the complexities of human rights litigation globally. An essential tool for litigants, it is also an indispensable resource in any academic library, setting a new standard in both international legal practice and academic research in international human rights law. Sets the highest standard for scholarship in international human rights law, providing authoritative insights into its theory and practice. Showcases rigorous analysis and a profound understanding of human rights complexities, making it a pillar of academic excellence. Provides critical insights into evolving jurisprudence and mechanisms of human rights law, essential for advancing global justice. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781108485210

cxv, 1152 pages ; 26 cm