Human Rights Litigation
/ˈhjuːmən raɪts ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of bringing legal actions to enforce the protection of fundamental human rights against violations by states or private entities.
The NGO specializes in human rights litigation to hold governments accountable for abuses.
Forms
- human rights litigation
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Commentary
Human rights litigation often involves supranational courts or specialized tribunals and requires consideration of both domestic and international legal frameworks.
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