International Human Rights Law
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈhjuːmən raɪts lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of international law designed to protect human rights at the global and regional levels, encompassing treaties, customary law, and legal principles recognizing fundamental rights and freedoms.
International human rights law obligates states to respect and ensure the rights of individuals within their jurisdictions.
Forms
- international human rights law
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Commentary
Often overlaps with international humanitarian law; clear distinction is important in drafting to note scope—human rights law applies at all times, contrasting with humanitarian law’s focus on armed conflict.
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