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International Human Rights Law

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781552210949 Author(s): Mark Freeman Format: Paperback Year: 2004 Edition: 3rd Publisher: Irwin Law Dimensions: 162 x 227 x 33 (w x l x h) Pages: 650 Series: Essentials of Canadian Law

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Description: The last fifty years have witnessed the development of a global system of human rights promotion and protection. Canada has played a significant role in its growth and will likely continue to do so. Yet until now, there has not existed a comprehensive textbook on international human rights law written for Canadians. "International Human Rights Law" seeks to meet this need in a way that will encourage greater understanding of, and use of, international human rights law by lawyers, students and others. Part One introduces the international law of human rights, including the related areas of international labour, refugee, humanitarian, and criminal law. The history and sources of international human rights are described and the leading treaties discussed. Part Two addresses the reception of international human rights norms in Canadian domestic law. After introducing Canadian reception law and the leading Canadian human rights laws, this part embarks on an ambitious survey of the means by which the "Charter" and other laws implement x02014;or fail to implement x02014;Canadian human rights obligations. Part Three is devoted to the promotion and protection of human rights in Canadian, international, and (to a lesser extent) foreign law. This part emphasises remedial measures available to victims of human rights abuses, whether suffered in Canada or abroad. Finally, the conc