International Human Rights Law: A Practical Approach - Softcover

"In conclusion, Prof. Rehman's book will be of great assistance to those approaching international human rights law for the first time and to those who want to gain an overview of systems for the protection of human rights that are not widely known, such as the African one and the UN non-treaty procedures." "[The book] ...is excellent to get an overview of this branch of the law and a flavour of its most interesting and controversial topics" Enrique Carnero Rojo - Assistant Legal Adviser, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, The Hague (The Netherlands). Journal of International Law of peace and Armed Conflict - Volume 18, 2/2005

For undergraduate (LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) courses in International Human Rights Law and International Relations. The primary aim of this new book is to provide students, academics and legal practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to the broad scope of international human rights law. The practical approach offers an understanding of the workings of human rights protection and presents a useful legal analysis of highly sensitive issues including non-discrimination, rights of minorities, indigenous peoples, and the rights of women and children. The study also presents a detailed consideration of new areas coming within the ambit of human rights law, such as international terrorism in the aftermath of 11 September 2001. The book aims to reflect the recent growth in the substance and practice of international human rights law.