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An Article-by-article English Commentary On The Europen Convention On Human Rights. With Chapters Devoted To Each Distinct Provision Or Article, It Explores The Substance Of The Rights, The Workings Of The Court, And The Enforcement Of Judgements. Cover; The European Convention On Human Rights: A Commentary; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Table Of Cases; Table Of Legislation; List Of Abbreviations; Part One: Introduction; Adoption Of The Convention; Consultative Assembly, 1949; Committee Of Experts; Conference Of Senior Officials; Adoption And Entry Into Force; Adding New Rights To The Convention; Protocol No. 1: Property, Education, Elections; Protocol No. 4: Mainly Movement And Migration; Protocol No. 6 And Protocol No. 13: The Death Penalty; Protocol No. 7: Concordance With The Covenant Protocol No. 12: Non-discriminationunfinished Business: Minorities, Economic, Social, And Cultural Rights, The Environment, Etc.; Amending The Convention And Reforming Its Machinery; Protocol Nos 2, 3, And 5: Advisory Opinions, Procedural Adjustments; Protocol Nos 8, 9, And 10: Adjusting To The Growing Caseload; Protocol Nos 11, 14, 14bis, And 15: Consolidating The Institutions, Further Reforms; Protocol No. 16: Judicial Dialogue; Interpretation Of The Convention; Vienna Convention On The Law Of Treaties; Respect For Precedent; Read As A Whole, Promote Harmony Dynamic And Evolutive Interpretationprinciple Of Effectiveness; Part Two: Convention For The Protection Of Human Rights And Fundamental Freedoms; Preamble/préambule; Introductory Comments; Drafting Of The Provision; Analysis And Interpretation; 'the Governments Signatory Hereto...'; The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights (recitals 1, 2, And 5); The Aim Of The Council Of Europe (recital 3); Justice And Peace (recital 4); Effective Political Democracy (recital 4); Common Understanding And Observance Of Human Rights (recital 4); Common Heritage (recital 5); Rule Of Law (recital 5) Collective Enforcement (recital
This work investigates the legal substance, interpretive history, and institutional enforcement mechanisms of the European Convention on Human Rights. William Schabas, a prominent scholar in international human rights law, provides a comprehensive analysis of the Convention's articles and the evolution of its judicial framework. The text utilizes primary source documentation, including drafting records and case law, to establish a rigorous legal interpretation of the treaty's provisions.
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Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this commentary as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of the European human rights system. Experts highlight the text's meticulous attention to the drafting history and judicial evolution of the Convention as a standard resource for legal research.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191814105
ISBN-13:
9780191814105
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