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The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: The System in Practice 1986-2006

By Rachel Murray , Malcolm Evans

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0521883997, 9780521883993, 9780511396793
LCC
JC599.A36 A36 2008
Open Library ID
OL10438438M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2605163 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
534\537
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The African Charter of Human and Peoples' Rights came into force in 1986, and is unique in that it lacks a precedent. However, little scholarship exists analysing it as an operational system in practice. The success of the first edition of this book led to this updated 2008 second edition. Contributors include experts who have been actively involved in the implementation of the Charter - commissioners, NGOs and academics. Offering a detailed evaluation of the Charter as a mechanism for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa, the contributions cover the Charter's reporting system, the interpretation of different rights by the Commission, the prospects for the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights and the role of NGOs. This authoritative and comprehensive volume will interest lawyers acting for government and non-governmental organisations, as well as academics and postgraduates.

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