| Subject Index | African Charter |
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| Author | EVANS, Malcolm D. (ed.) |
| Author | MURRAY, Rachel (ed.) |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Date of publication | 2008 |
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| ISBN | 978-0-521-88399-3 |
| Number of pages | 509 |
| Language | English |
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The african charter on human and people's rights came into force in 1986n and is unique in that it lacks a precedent. However, little scholarship exists analyzing it as an operational system in practice. The succes of the first edition of this book has led to this updates second edition. Contributors include experts who have been actively involved in the implementation of the charter- commissioners, NGOs and academics. Offering a detailed evaluation of the charter as a mechanism for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa, the contributions cover the Charter's reporting system, the interpretation of different rights by the Commission, the prospects for the African Court on Human and people's rights and the role of NGOs. this authoritative and compréhensive volume will interest lawyers acting for government and non-governmental organizations, as well as academics and postgraduates.
