Talk:Public International Law/Human Rights Law

Review: 8 June 2023
Dear Annalisa,

Thanks also from my side for this informative chapter! I left some detailed comments in the text; here some overall/borader points:

- According to the guidelines we sent around, which should ensure the coherence of the book, the chapter should start with A. Introduction, in which the field and the questions raised is introduced in more general terms. What is HR all about? I also think a clearer contextualisation within IL would also be great. The development of HR is said to have changed the very structure of IL, from a very state-centred law of cooperation to a law more focused on issues around individual rights, visible also in ICJ jurisprudence, for example (LaGrand, Avena etc.) - Given that this is the introduction to a chapter with many sub-chapters, I think it would be great if you could set a little bit more the scene for the chapters that follow, mention the questions that will be discussed and creating a narrative. For example, the role of regional HR law as well as the entire HR criticism debate could be mentioned more clearly and more centrally.

Best, Raffaela --Raffaela Kunz (discuss • contribs) 14:20, 7 June 2023 (UTC)

Review: 31 May 2023
Dear Annalisa,

Thank you for writing this concise and to the point introduction to international human rights law. It will certainly spark students' interest and curiosity and challenge them to think more deeply about human rights. Please find more detailed feedback in the comments.

With best wishes,

Sué

Sué González Hauck (discuss • contribs) 19:13, 31 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: May 25, 2023
I found your approach to be incredibly engaging and thought-provoking. The narrative you crafted, which explores the (post-)modern history of human rights through recent historical events, provides students with a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between human rights and history. One aspect that truly stood out to me was your departure from the conventional style often found in established textbooks. By adopting a unique and refreshing approach, you have managed to captivate students.

However, I would like to offer a small word of caution regarding the level of assumptions made in certain sections of your chapter. As an introductory chapter on human rights, it is crucial to ensure that students with varying levels of familiarity with the subject can grasp the core concepts. While your innovative approach is admirable, it might be beneficial to provide additional context or explanations for some of the ideas you present.

Furthermore, you have very few footnotes. If you would like assistance in transferring the footnotes from your Word document to Wikibooks, please feel free to send me the document, and I will be more than happy to help you with the process.

You will also find some comments in your chapter in which I elaborate on something more specific. To view these comments, open your chapter page and click "Edit" in the top-right menu bar.

Some minor things:
 * Please use OSCOLA as your citation style and make sure you provide full and accurate references for all sources cited. It is important to take the time to ensure that all footnotes are correctly formatted according to OSCOLA.
 * You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.
 * Note that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text

--Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 13:55, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: Deepa
The chapter covers the evolution of the international human rights system. Under some of the chapter sub-headings, a few other notable developments can be incorporated. In case the following points have been added or do not fit into the design of the chapter, kindly ignore them.

1. The failure of the "unity design" can also be seen in the light of Article 29 of the UDHR on duties. To make up for this failure, "duty-based" international resolutions have emerged as separate from the human rights treaties.

2. The point on the isolation of "third-generation" or group rights under the ICCPR and other treaties is kind of debatable. ICCPR and the others contain a provision on self-determination, trade union, peaceful assembly, etc.

3. On NGOs (international and national), their emergence or identity in international/ human rights law can be traced to the recognition of their Consultative Status by the UN.

4. The Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, 1965 can also be viewed as a major contributor to the international decolonization project.

5. The sub-theme on "divide between theory and practice" is the most fascinating part of the chapter. The author may also consider the third-world voices which came through the Bangkok Decl. etc to respond to the appearing divide. In addition, the acts of genocide, war crimes, etc. led to the creation of the ICC (Rome Statute) and the R2P (2005 Document)to mark a major evolutionary leap in international/human rights law. In addition, the question of whether international financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, etc. have human rights accountability also represents this divide.

6. On the membership of treaties, the more recent ones i.e. Migrant Workers Convention and Convention on Enforced Disapperances suffer from the membership/ratification challenge with very few states signing up.

7. On the effectiveness of the international human rights system, the author may also consider discussing the adoption of Optional Protocols to Human Rights Treaties, which bring in processes/mechanisms for investigation (Torture Conv.), Enquiry, Complaints/Communications Mechanisms, etc. Further, the 1991 Paris Principles laid the foundation for the setting up of National Human Rights Institutions. In addition, the "economic" and "technology" based agendas have been addressed by the treaty bodies within existing provisions. They have covered taxation, corruption, good governance, climate change, use of surveillance technologies, technology, law enforcement, etc.

8. The 1986 Declaration on Development introduced the language for a new international order based on human rights principles. Interestingly, a binding treaty on the right to development is in the pipeline.

9. Several soft-law instruments have been influential, particularly on human rights defenders, victims of crimes, Ruggie's Framework on Business and Human Rights, Yogykarta Principles, etc.

--Deepa Kansra (discuss • contribs) 05:04, 19 February 2022 (UTC)