The Significance of Sami Rights: Law, Justice, and Sustainability for the Indigenous Sami in the Nordic Countries

This book explores the importance of the Sámi people's rights and the challenges of recognizing and implementing them in the Nordic countries. It adopts a human rights approach to examine the adequacy of law and policies protecting Sámi communities' culture and livelihood. It discusses contemporary legal and jurisprudential developments and the processes and challenges in the recognition and implementation of Sámi rights, particularly in relation to land and resource governance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound significance of the rights of the Sámi people and conducts a thorough analysis of the challenges and complexities arising from their recognition and implementation in the Nordic countries. Authored collaboratively by Sámi and non-Sámi experts, the book adopts a human rights-based approach to assess the adequacy of laws and policies aimed at safeguarding the culture and livelihoods of Sámi communities within their ancestral lands and territories. The book explores contemporary legal and jurisprudential developments in the field of Sámi rights, shedding light on the processes and obstacles encountered in the recognition and enforcement of these rights, particularly in the context of governing their traditional land and resources.

With a focus on the Nordic region, this book offers valuable insights into the historical, political, and social contexts that have shaped the Sámi people's experiences and struggles. It examines the historical marginalization and discrimination faced by Sámi communities, as well as the ongoing efforts to promote their rights and equality. The book also discusses the role of international legal frameworks, such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the European Convention on Human Rights, in shaping the legal landscape and protecting the rights of Sámi communities.

The book is of immense interest to legal scholars, political scientists, experts in the field of Indigenous peoples rights, governmental authorities, and members of Indigenous communities alike. It provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on the issues surrounding Sámi rights, offering valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of this critical topic.

In recognition of the importance of accessibility and dissemination of knowledge, the Open Access version of this book has been made available under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) 4.0 license. This means that anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, and use the content of this book for non-commercial purposes, provided that they attribute the authorship to the original publication.

We hope that this book will contribute to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to promote the rights and well-being of Sámi communities throughout the world.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032115986