International human rights law is among the broadest, most-dynamic and controversial topics in legal study. In this book, Javaid Rehman offers a comprehensive and practical examination of the workings of human rights protection and presents a considered legal analysis of such sensitive issues as non-discrimination, rights of minorities, indigenous peoples, and the rights of women and children.

He also explores areas such as enforced disappearances; torture; and terrorism – all highly topical and contentious issues which continue to dominate much of today’s social, political and legal debate.

This clear and straightforward analysis provides the definitive introduction to the area for undergraduate (LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) courses in international human rights law and international relations. The book will also benefit practitioners seeking to gain a basic understanding of the procedures of international human rights law.

• Simple, straightforward analysis ensuring that students understand fully the complex system of international human rights law.
• Comprehensive coverage giving a broad based introduction to the subject.
• Practical approach preparing the student to understand and utilize the existing mechanism for protecting human rights.
• Analyses new concerns in human rights dealing with previously overlooked areas of human rights.
• Contains a comprehensive analysis of the international terrorism and its role in violation of fundamental human rights.
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This second edition has been thoroughly updated to include analysis of the key developments and latest legislation in the area, and the scope of the book has been extended to include new chapters on:

• Rights of the disabled
• Rights of refugees and displaced persons
• Rights of migrant workers and their families
• Human rights and international criminal law
• International humanitarian law and human rights law