1. Introduction 2. Historical Background 3. The United Nations 4. The International Bill of Human Rights 5. Regional Protection of Human Rights 6. Europe 7. The Americas 8. Africa 9. Monitoring, Implementing, and Enforcing Human Rights 10. Substantive Rights - General Comments 11. Equality and Non-Discrimination 12. Rights for Specific Vulnerable Persons 13. The Right to Life 14. The Right to Liberty of Person 15. Equality Before the Law - The Right to a Fair Trial 16. The Right to Work 17. Freedom From Torture; Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment 18. The Right to Self-Determination 19. Indigenous Peoples' and Minority Rights 20. Freedom of Expression 21. The Right to Education and Human Rights Education 22. Sustainable Development and Human Rights 23. Current Issues: Non-State Actors

Illustrating the scope of this fascinating and wide-reaching subject to the student, this clear and concise text gives a broad introduction to international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN and a variety of substantive rights. The author skilfully guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research.