Chapter 3. The Interrelationship of the ICCPR and the ICESCR; and the Human Rights Committee's Evolving Equal Protection Doctrine

2008 ◽  
pp. 91-114 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Equal Protection

scholarly journals Pursuing the Right to an Effective Remedy for Human Rights Violation(s) In Cameroon: The Need for Legislative Reform

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Avitus A Agbor
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
The State ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
State Party ◽  
Legislative Reform ◽  
Domestic Legislation ◽  
Effective Remedy ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Instruments ◽  
Human Rights Violation

Undoubtedly, global and regional human rights instruments clearly entrench the right to an effective remedy for a human rights violation. The substantive nature of the right to an effective remedy makes it relevant to the realisation of the right to equality as well as the right to equal protection under the law. Cameroon, as a State Party to most of these human rights instruments, is bound to adopt measures aimed at giving effect to the rights contained therein. One of such steps, in my opinion, is the enactment of domestic legislation that defines the content of these rights; stipulates the forums where remedies for human violations could be pursued; specifies what kinds of remedies a victim of a human rights violation would get at the end; and lastly, defines who can access such forums. Unfortunately, the lack of domestic legislation that meets these requirements means the right to an effective remedy for a human rights violation in Cameroon cannot be realised. It is argued in this paper that the critical nature of the right to a remedy, given its bearing on other substantive human rights as well as the protection and promotion of human rights, warrants progressive efforts undertaken by the State in order to give effect to this right. Therefore, the sheer lack of a legislative instrument in this regard makes it very difficult for the pursuit of a right to a remedy when there is a violation of human rights. As evidenced by legislative developments in numerous African States that are States Parties to these international instruments, there is growing consensus that the enactment of domestic legislation that answers the questions of content; forums; outcomes and access is a positive and vital step towards the realisation of the right to an effective remedy for a human rights violation.     

scholarly journals Beyond the Margins: Human Rights Against Undocumented Persons, Homosexuals, And Women in Inter-American Narrative

2020 ◽  
pp. 97-112
Author(s):  
Sebastian Imoberdorf ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Latin America ◽  
American Literature ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Universal Declaration ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Vicious Cycle ◽  
The Law

This study is greatly based on article 7 of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” that states: “All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.” Latin America is viewed as a place where injustices and atrocities tend to be the order of the day: violent processes of conquest and colonization, military dictatorships, drug trafficking, kidnappings, the increase in crime and insecurity, etc. Such violations have generated frequent waves of emigration (often irregular) to the United States where they seek protection and freedom but, too often, they find neither, thus producing a vicious cycle in the inter-American literature of US Latino authors. The focus is to examine three distinct groups: immigrants, homosexuals and women.

Regulatory oversight, mental health and human rights

2021 ◽  
pp. 1037969X2110131
Author(s):  
Simon Katterl
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Health System ◽  
Mental Health System ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Public Mental Health System ◽  
Regulatory Oversight ◽  
Health And Human Rights ◽  
The Public

Regulatory oversight is crucial to ensure human rights are protected in closed environments. In Victoria, evidence continues to surface that suggests oversight of the public mental health system is failing consumers. There are, however, several lessons for regulators on how to ensure consumers enjoy equal protection of the law.

scholarly journals El principio de igualdad ante la ley en el Derecho internacional = The principle of equality before the law in International Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 322
Author(s):  
Dorothy Estrada Tanck
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
International Law ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Historical Evolution ◽  
International Human Rights Law ◽  
Human Rights Law ◽  
International Human Rights ◽  
Derechos Humanos ◽  
International Human ◽  
The Law

Resumen: El principio de igualdad ante la ley es uno de los núcleos centrales del derecho interna­cional. Este estudio explora la evolución histórica de este principio y la interpretación de los derechos de igualdad ante la ley y de protección igualitaria de la ley, y su relación con la no discriminación, particularmente en el campo del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos. Se explora el trabajo, los avances jurídicos y la jurisprudencia paradigmática de Naciones Unidas y los órganos regionales de derechos humanos en el desarrollo del principio de igualdad ante la ley y sus derechos correlativos. Al mismo tiempo, se identifican ciertos desafíos a la igualdad ante la ley, tanto en su dimensión fáctica como jurídica, que permanecen en la realidad global contemporánea.Palabras clave: igualdad ante la ley, igual protección de la ley, no discriminación, derecho inter­nacional, derechos humanosAbstract: The principle of equality before the law is one of the main cores of international law. This text explores the historical evolution of this principle and the interpretation of the rights of equality before the law and equal protection of the law, and their relation to non-discrimination, particularly in the field of international human rights law. The study explores the work, legal advancements and paradigmatic juri­sprudence by UN and regional human rights bodies in the development of the principle of equality before the law and its correlated rights. At the same time, it reflects on certain challenges to equality before the law, both in its factual and its legal dimension, that remain in contemporary global reality.Keywords: equality before the law, equal protection of the law, non-discrimination, international law, human rights.

Toward a Global Consensus on Life Imprisonment Without Parole: Transnational Legal Advocates and the Zimbabwe Constitutional Court's Decision in Makoni v Commissioner of Prisons

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J Novak
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Life Imprisonment ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Global Consensus ◽  
European Court ◽  
Foreign Law ◽  
The Right ◽  
Constitutional Jurisprudence

AbstractIn June 2016, the Zimbabwe Constitutional Court held that life imprisonment without the possibility of parole is unconstitutional, finding that it constituted cruel and degrading punishment and a violation of the right to equal protection under the country's new constitution. The court widely cited international and foreign law to assess global trends on life imprisonment, especially the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights. The decision illustrates the benefits for human rights advocates of citing international and foreign law in their pleadings, and is an example of “sharing” constitutional jurisprudence across borders and the diffusion of constitutional norms.

scholarly journals Kontruksi Filosofis Perlindungan Hak Asasi Manusia Minoritas Keagamaan dalam Konstitusi Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 368-387
Author(s):  
A. Fajruddin Fatwa
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
Religious Minority ◽  
Minority Protection ◽  
The People ◽  
Abstract Level

Abstract: This article focuses on presenting problem of religious minority right in Indonesia. Based on its constitution, Indonesia has equal protection for all citizens. There are some basic religion right clearly protected and presented in constitutional and criminal law. Unfortunately, violation of minority rights still continues in Indonesian life. According to research data, there are a big gap perception between government and the people. Government choose to float the norms of religious minority right protection in abstract level and most of religious minority group asked more detail and concrete norm.Keywords: Religious minority protection, human rights, religious minority.

Austrian Constitutional Court: The Constitutionality of Restrictions on Nullity Appeals in Law of Criminal Procedure

ICL Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Gärner
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Constitutional Law ◽  
Equal Protection ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Lower Court ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Federal Constitutional ◽  
The Right

AbstractThe limitation of nullity appeals to cases of ‘serious concerns regarding the correctness of the facts’ on which the lower court based upon its decision is in conformity with constitutional law. It does not violate the procedural safeguards protected by Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights or the right to equal protection under the law protected by Article 7 of the Austrian Federal Constitutional Law. Despite the restrictive application in the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Austria, the limitation is proportionate und thus constitutional, as such limitations only apply to rulings by a penal of lay judges.

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