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New Book: International Human Rights Law and Practice (Bantekas & Oette)

Ilias Bantekas and Lutz Oette just published “International Human Rights Law and Practice” (Cambridge University Press 2020). Abstract: This unique textbook merges human rights law with its practice, from the courtroom to the battlefield. Human rights are analysed in their particular context, and the authors assess, among other things, the impact of international finance, the role of NGOs, and the protection of rights in times of emergency, including the challenges posed by counter-terrorism. In parallel, a series of interviews with practitioners, case studies and practical applications offer multiple perspectives and challenging questions on the effective implementation of human rights. Although…