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21 produkter
Privatized Art of War
Private Military and Security Companies and State Responsibility for Their Unlawful Conduct in Conflict Areas
Häftad, 2015
1306 kr
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In the modern globalized world, so-called private military and security companies (PMSCs) are employed by a variety of actors in times of both war and peace. They are employed by, and perform a plethora of services for, not only international organizations, NGOs and multinationals, but also States. …
Faith in Public Debate
On Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech and Religion in France & the Netherlands
Häftad, 2015
1489 kr
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Should a politician be free to fiercely attack the religion of a sector of the population? Should he be allowed to strongly reject the culture of a particular minority group? Should religious adherents be allowed to advocate the transition from a democratic to a theocratic state? Should a satirical …
Accepting Assistance in the Aftermath of Disasters
Standards for States under International Law
Häftad, 2015
927 kr
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Disasters have a devastating effect on the lives of people. It is of essential importance that the response to a disaster is as effective and adequate as possible to limit and alleviate suffering. To this end, affected states can make use of offers of humanitarian assistance made by other states, …
Child in ICC Proceedings
Häftad, 2015
981 kr
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International law and state practice mirrors the recognition of children's particular need for protection during peacetime, but in situations in which international crimes are being committed the prosecution of international crimes committed against children before international courts and …
Morally Sensitive Issues and Cross-Border Movement in the EU
The cases of reproductive matters and legal recognition of same-sex relationships
Häftad, 2015
1588 kr
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Within the EU, there is considerable diversity on morally sensitive issues, such as the legal recognition of same-sex relationships or reproductive matters (abortion, assisted reproduction, surrogacy, etc.). States generally express recognition of such diversity and it is explicitly respected at …
Killing of Death
Denying the genocide against the Tutsi
Häftad, 2016
1411 kr
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This study deals with the phenomenon of genocide denialism, and in particular how it operates in the context of the genocide against the Tutsi. The term genocide denialism denotes that we are not dealing with a single act or type of (genocide) denial but with a more elaborate process of denial that …
principle of legality in European criminal law
Häftad, 2015
1138 kr
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This book develops a theory for the principle of legality in European criminal law. Its focus is on the legitimising and normative functions of this principle.
Long and Winding Road to Equality and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Häftad, 2015
1228 kr
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This book examines several aspects of the equality and non-discrimination norms in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In the first instance, the book provides an interpretation and critical analysis of the legal meaning of the principles of equality and …
Humanitarian Assistance and State Sovereignty in International Law
Towards a Comprehensive Framework
Av Emilie Kuijt
Häftad, 2015
1363 kr
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An earthquake. A conflict. A tsunami. A coup. Increasingly, non-international armed conflicts send thousands of civilians fleeing across borders to safety, whilst (natural) disasters hit areas of the world where resources to address the calamity are scarce. Coinciding emergencies or deliberate …
Rights and Wrongs under the ECHR
The prohibition of abuse of rights in Article 17 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Häftad, 2016
1003 kr
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There exists a certain tension between human rights protection and the concept of abuse of rights. While human rights essentially aim to promote freedom by affirming the basic rights and freedoms citizens enjoy vis-a-vis state authorities, the abuse clause primarily aims to protect the democratic …
Human Rights and Drug Control
Access to Controlled Essential Medicines in Resource-Constrained Countries
Av Marie Gispen
Häftad, 2017
1138 kr
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Human Rights and Drug Control analyses a human rights interpretation of the international drug-control framework with an emphasis on advancing the access to controlled essential medicines in resource-constrained countries.
Limits of Fundamental Rights Protection by the EU
The Scope for the Development of Positive Obligations
Av Malu Beijer
Häftad, 2017
1138 kr
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Using insights gained from the development of positive obligations by the European Court of Human Rights, this volume analyses the possibility of incorporating positive obligations into EU law.
Privacy as Virtue
Moving Beyond the Individual in the Age of Big Data
Häftad, 2017
943 kr
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Privacy as Virtue discusses whether a rights-based approach to privacy regulation still suffices to address the challenges triggered by new data processing techniques such as Big Data and mass surveillance.
Towards a Sustainable Human Right to Water
Supporting vulnerable people and protecting water resources
Häftad, 2019
1139 kr
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Towards a Sustainable Human Right to Water is a timely examination of a critical and time-sensitive subject in the field of human rights law. Aside from being a basic necessity for human survival, the United Nations identifies water as being a keystone of sustainable development and at the very …
Advancing the Right to Health Care in China
Towards Accountability
Av Yi Zhang
Häftad, 2019
1063 kr
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Advancing the Right to Health Care in China analyses the role of accountability, a Western concept that has recently been introduced to China, in advancing the right to health care in light of ChinaÆs unique political, legal and social background.
Collective Reparations
Tensions and Dilemmas between Collective Reparations with the Individual Right to Receive Reparations
Av Diana Odier Contreras-Garduno
Häftad, 2018
1288 kr
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Although international human rights law establishes the individual right to receive reparations, collective reparations have been considered a common response from judicial and non-judicial bodies to reparations for victims of gross violations of human rights. As such, collective reparations have …
Trapped in a Religious Marriage
A human rights perspective on the phenomenon of marital captivity
Häftad, 2020
1400 kr
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This book offers a human rights perspective of the phenomenon of marital captivity within Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Muslim communities in both secular and non-secular States. Marital captivity is a complex social phenomenon that, predominantly, affects women. It involves a situation wherein the …
Towards a Regime of Responsibility of Armed Groups in International Law
Häftad, 2020
1138 kr
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Armed groups have played a predominant role in the violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed in conflict settings. The increase in the number of non-international armed conflicts during the past decades has emphasised the need to address the multiple …
Nationality and Statelessness in Europe
European Law on Preventing and Solving Statelessness
Av Caia Vlieks
Häftad, 2022
1308 kr
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Statelessness remains an issue of concern in Europe. Stateless persons often experience problems with accessing basic rights, despite the proclamation of human rights and a right to a nationality for all. Various attempts have been made to address the issue of statelessness, for instance through …
Fundamental Rights Violations by Private Actors and the Procedure before the ECHR
A Study of Verticalised Cases
Av Claire Loven
Häftad, 2022
1139 kr
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Article 34 of the European Convention on Human Rights prescribes that individual applications must be directed against one of the Convention States. Consequently, private actors involved in proceedings against other private actors before domestic courts must complain about State (in)action in their …
Human Cost of Development
Situating Development-Induced Displacement in International Human Rights Law
Inbunden, 2026
1610 kr
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This book examines development-induced displacement (DID), a form of internal displacement in which individuals or groups are involuntarily moved from their homes to make room for development projects, and its adverse consequences in light of international human rights law (IHRL). Using a human …
