The U.N. Convention on Torture and the Prospects for Enforcement
Author | : A. Boulesbaa |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2021-09-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004481725 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004481729 |
Rating | : 4/5 (729 Downloads) |
Download or read book The U.N. Convention on Torture and the Prospects for Enforcement written by A. Boulesbaa and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text assesses the suitability of the UN Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (hereinafter referred to as the Torture Convention) as a means of protecting and enforcing the right to be free from torture. Evaluation of the Convention's ability to attain these ends is undertaken through a critical commentary on its substantive and enforcement provisions and on other human rights instruments.