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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Judges, transition, and human rights |
Editors | John Morison, Kieran McEvoy, Gordon Anthony |
Publisher | Oxford University Press/Hurst |
Chapter | 24 |
Pages | 515–534 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191695599 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199204939 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 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