Book | 1st edition 2006 | United Kingdom | Jeroen Gutter
This study investigates the so-called “thematic approach” as a method available to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to take cognizance of and to react upon violations of human rights worldwide.
Book | 1st edition 2005 | United Kingdom | Anne-Marie de Brouwer
This study assesses the supranational criminal prosecution of sexual violence, notably whether supranational criminal law and procedure are adequate from the perspective of victims of sexual violence.
Expansion of National Jurisdiction for Prosecuting Serious Crimes under International Law
Book | 1st edition 2005 | United Kingdom | Mitsue Inazumi
This study is based on the following questions: Which jurisdiction can and should be exercised for the prosecution of individuals responsible for gross and serious violations of human rights? And especially, in this regard, what is the role of universal jurisdiction?
Book | 1st edition 1999 | United Kingdom | Marlies Glasius
Many states feel an obligation not only to respect human rights themselves, but also to pursue human rights issues in their relations with other states. Human rights are very much on the international political agenda. Little is known, however, about how much one state can influence another state to improve its human rights record, and which factors make such influence attempts more or less effective.