Talk:Public International Law/Human Rights Law/Human Rights Protection/United Nations Human Rights System

Review: 8 June 2023
Dear Grażyna and Thamil,

Thanks also form my side, I think this is a great overview, but the chapter needs a final brush. I left only few additional comments.

Best, Raffaela --129.132.99.74 (discuss) 12:52, 8 June 2023 (UTC)

Review: 5 June 2023
Dear Grażyna and Thamil,

I like that your chapter provides students with a good overview of the different elements of the UN Human Rights system and that it also contextualises this system. I have also added some comments regarding details and fully endorse everything Max has written.

Warmly Sué

Review: May 25, 2023
Your chapter provides a good and easily understandable overview of the UN human rights system. By presenting the key events in its evolution in a concise yet informative manner, you have successfully laid the foundation for understanding the evolution of human rights. What sets your approach apart is the critical lens through which you examine these events. It is refreshing to see a balanced perspective that acknowledges both progress and shortcomings in the realm of human rights. You also have effectively captured the essence of the procedural mechanisms, providing students with a clear understanding of how human rights are protected, enforced, and monitored in the UN system. This comprehensive representation enhances the overall quality of your chapter.

While your chapter provides a solid foundation, I would like to suggest incorporating a few more sources to further enrich the content.

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: that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text
 * Note that the following parts are still missing: required knowledge, learning objectives, conclusion
 * There are some issues with the formatting of the footnotes, which are not consistent with the OSCOLA citation style. To ensure the chapter is fully compliant with OSCOLA, you should review the formatting of the footnotes and make the necessary corrections.
 * You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.
 * Note

--Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 14:58, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: 26 August 2021
Dear Thamil & Grażyna,

Thank you for this first outline! As this outline seems to be work in progress, a feedback regarding content is difficult. I love your idea to have section about complementarity!

I would suggest to adjust your structure a bit. You could start with briefly describing substantive human rights of the UN system (esp. UDHR, ICCPR & ICESCR). Afterwards you could describe the institutional system beginning with Charter based system (esp. non-judicial mechanisms) and treaty based systems.

Technically, following "Author" at the beginning of your chapter you can link to your user page (see, for example, my chapter on Case Analysis).

Thank you very much for your work and keep it up!

--Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 15:05, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

Review
Dear Authors

Thank you for sharing the outline of the chapter.

Considering this chapter gives an introduction to international human rights law, a few sub-topics can be valuable additions.

For instance, a sub-section on Special procedures/Rapporteurs and the UPR mechanism. Also, a sub-section on the nature/kind of obligations endorsed by the UN (protect, promote, provide, cooperate/coordinate) would be great.

Thanks once again for sharing your work. Deepa Kansra

Review: Andrés Rousset
1. The text is very good. It is clear and easy to read, which is important to talk about such a complex issue as the UN protection system.

2. Some technical modifications that would be necessary for a manual of international law.

2.1:

Instead of:

it should be read:

2.2:

Another recommendation for the table of treaties and treaty bodies.

When speaking of treaty bodies, both in practice and in the academy, it is common to use their abbreviations.

These are:

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)

Human Rights Committee (CCPR)

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Committee against Torture (CAT)

Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW)

Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT)

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED)

You could be added in the second column

2.3:

In section C. "Charter based system", it is essential that the specials procedures are developed (even in a sub-chapter), all the information on the geographic and thematic mandates can be extracted from this link of the OHCHR: https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures-human-rights-council

The special procedures are the most valuable tool of the United Nations, because they allow for the protection of human rights in countries that have not ratified the treaty or the competence of the Committee Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 16:50, 26 January 2023 (UTC)