Francoise Tulkens
Former Vice-President, European Court of Human Rights
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Francoise Tulkens
“Olivier De Schutter is a leading scholar in the field of human rights on the European and international scene. After the first edition of his International Human Rights Law in 2010, this second and revised edition, including in particular chapters on human rights in the context of terrorism and on the progressive realization of economic and social rights, is a masterpiece. Taking an in-depth look at, in turn, the sources of international human rights law, the states’ obligations and the mechanisms of protection, this book is a rock-solid foundation for all those concerned with human rights. It is today the most intelligent, authoritative, comprehensive, stimulating textbook, which makes it a unique and indispensable companion.” (from Amazon)
The leading textbook on international human rights law is now better than ever. The content has been fully updated and now provides more detailed coverage of substantive human rights, along with new sections on the war on terror and on the progressive realization of economic and social rights, making this the most comprehensive book in the field. It has a new, more student-friendly text design and has retained the features which made the first edition so engaging and accessible, including the concise and critical style, and questions and case studies within each chapter, as well as suggestions for further reading. Written by De Schutter, whose extensive experience working in the field and teaching the subject in both the US and EU gives him a unique perspective and valuable insight into the requirements of lecturers and students. This is an essential tool for all students of international human rights law.
Recommended by Francoise Tulkens
“'A masterpiece by one of the most learned and brilliant scholar in the field. This unique, comprehensive and updated textbook covers all aspects of international human rights law, raising all the sensitive issues today. It is an indispensable instrument for those - lawyers, civil servants, judges, professors, NGOs - who want to mobilize human rights in their practice.'” (from Amazon)
International human rights law has expanded remarkably since the 1990s. It is therefore more important than ever to identify, beyond specific controversies, its deeper structure and the general pattern of evolution. Moreover, it has a logic of its own: though part of international law, it borrows many of its principles from domestic constitutional law. This leading textbook meets both challenges. It has been significantly updated for the new third edition, introducing sections on subjects including business and human rights, amongst other key areas. Features include forty new cases from various jurisdictions or expert bodies, and figures offering visual descriptions of the procedures discussed in the text. The 'questions for discussion' have also been systematically updated. The text retains its student-friendly design, and the features which made the previous editions so engaging and accessible remain. This popular textbook continues to be an essential tool for all students of human rights law.