Protecting the marginalized?

Colin Harvey*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter looks at the potential role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in protecting the rights of marginalized individuals and groups. It explains the concept of human rights law and discusses attitudes towards human rights and their use in protecting vulnerable and marginalized groups. It suggests that human rights law should have an express and declared purpose, and this must be intrinsically linked to addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized individuals and groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJudges, transition, and human rights
EditorsJohn Morison, Kieran McEvoy, Gordon Anthony
PublisherOxford University Press/Hurst
Chapter24
Pages515–534
ISBN (Electronic)9780191695599
ISBN (Print)9780199204939
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Mar 2007

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The several contributors, 2007. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • ECHR
  • Human
  • Human rights law
  • Legal protection
  • Marginalized individuals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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