Un Human Rights Treaty Bodies: Law and Legitimacy

Keller, Helen (Editor)/ Ulfstein, Geir (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1107006546 / ISBN 13: 9781107006546

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2012

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1st edition. 490 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Un Human Rights Treaty Bodies: Law and Legitimacy
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107006546
• ISBN 13: 9781107006546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.89 kilograms

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Synopsis

The effective implementation of human rights treaty obligations in national law is subject to increasing attention. The main responsibility for the international monitoring of national implementation at the global level is entrusted to the UN human rights treaty bodies. These bodies are established by the respective human rights conventions and are composed of independent experts. This book examines three aspects of these bodies: the legal aspects of their structure, functions and decisions; their effectiveness in ensuring respect for human rights obligations; and the legitimacy of these bodies and their decisions. Containing contributions from a variety of eminent legal experts, including present and former members of the treaty bodies, the analysis should be read in light of the ongoing effort to strengthen treaty bodies under the auspices of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and with the involvement of relevant stakeholders.

About the Authors

Helen Keller is Professor of Constitutional, European and Public International Law at the University of Zurich. She served as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee from 2008 until 2011, when she was elected as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights.

Geir Ulfstein is Professor of International Law at the Department of Public and International Law, University of Oslo. He is also a former Director of the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights.