The American Convention on Human Rights: A Commentary
Author Description
The American Convention on Human Rights: A Commentary is the first comprehensive and systematic article-by-article commentary of the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR) in English. This book offers an exhaustive and critical analysis of each of the 82 articles of the Convention, covering the substantive elements of the rights and freedoms protected, as well as institutional and procedural aspects. Each chapter contains an introduction and a comparative perspective of the provision commented on; a review of the drafting history of the provision; and a critical commentary on the interpretation of the provision in light of the rich case-law of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the legal framework and interpretive application of the American Convention on Human Rights through a systematic, article-by-article analysis. Authors Hélène Tigroudja and Ludovic Hennebel, both established scholars in international human rights law, provide a comprehensive examination of the treaty's 82 articles. By synthesizing drafting history with the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights, the authors establish a definitive reference for understanding the regional protection of human rights in the Americas.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Systematic article-by-article commentary of the American Convention on Human Rights
- Comparative legal perspectives for each provision
- Analysis of drafting history for all 82 articles
- Integration of case-law from the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights
Scope Limits
- Focus is restricted to the American Convention on Human Rights and does not cover broader international treaties outside this specific regional framework
- The text prioritizes legal interpretation over political or sociological critique of the Inter-American system
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners identify this work as the primary English-language resource for navigating the complexities of the Inter-American human rights system. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for researchers and legal professionals working within international human rights law.
Page Count:
720
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190222360
ISBN-13:
9780190222369
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