Compliance with International Human Rights Law in Africa: Essays in Honour of Frans Viljoen

This festschrift examines the importance of compliance with international human rights law in the African context, exploring theoretical, thematic, and institutional perspectives and offering case studies and comparisons with other national legal systems. It concludes with recommendations for overcoming challenges to achieve increased compliance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This collection of essays in honor of Frans Viljoen sheds light on the growing significance of compliance in international law. With contributions from esteemed scholars in the field of international human rights law, this festschrift offers compelling analysis of the nature of compliance in the African human rights context, the challenges that hinder its place within these legal systems, and the strategies for achieving increased compliance. The volume is structured into three parts, each exploring different theoretical, thematic, and institutional perspectives. These sections collectively provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution of human rights law, with numerous case studies to illustrate key developments. Contributors offer detailed comparisons with other national legal systems, such as the Inter-American IACHR and Court, contextualizing these reflections within a global comparative framework. The work concludes by exploring ways to overcome challenges and promote greater compliance with international human rights law in Africa.

Compliance with International Human Rights Law in Africa is not merely a tribute to the contributions of Frans Viljoen but also serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of international human rights law.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 241 x 165 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192856999