Human Rights Defenders and the Law: A Constitutional and International Legal Approach

This book examines the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and analyzes how well it is reflected in regional human rights systems. It explores the development of the individual's role in human rights protection, the nature, activities, and need for protection of human rights defenders, and the impact of the right to defend human rights on constitutional and international law. It is a valuable resource for academics and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the examination of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, offering a thorough analysis of its reflection within regional human rights systems. It explores the evolution of the individual's role in safeguarding human rights since the 1998 United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. By examining the nature, activities, and the necessity of protecting human rights defenders within the current international legal framework, the work establishes the place and scope for a dedicated right to promote and safeguard human rights. It traces the historical origins of this right and the key international instruments that define it at both national and international levels. Furthermore, it examines the profound impact that the right to defend human rights can have on constitutional and international law.

This book is a valuable resource for academics and researchers engaged in the fields of International Human Rights Law and Constitutional Law. It provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, shedding light on its implementation and implications in the global context.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367208998