Author Description
The gap between international human rights standards and their implementation is acknowledged to be the major issue confronting human rights protection. This volume examines the new institutions that have sprung up in recent years to address this gap, including the UN Human Rights Council and the EU Fundamental Rights Agency.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the efficacy of emerging international and regional institutions designed to bridge the persistent gap between human rights standards and their practical implementation. Author C. Kevin Boyle provides a systematic analysis of the structural and functional evolution of human rights oversight bodies. By evaluating the mandates and operational capacities of these new entities, the text assesses whether they offer viable solutions to the challenges of global rights enforcement.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the United Nations Human Rights Council
- Examination of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency
- Comparative study of institutional mandates and enforcement mechanisms
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive history of all historical human rights treaties
- Excludes detailed case law analysis for every individual nation-state
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a focused contribution to the study of international institutional design and human rights governance. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for students and practitioners of international law.
Page Count:
217
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191705497
ISBN-13:
9780191705496
Human rights
International relations
Public Policy
International Law