Book contents
- International Human Rights Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Note on the Text
- Table of Cases
- Abbreviations
- Part I Foundations of International Human Rights Law
- Part II The Machinery of International Human Rights Law
- Title 4 The Institutional Architecture of the International Protection of Human Rights
- Title 5 International Human Rights Litigation
- 17 Diversity of the International Complaints Mechanisms
- 18 Conditions of the Jurisdiction of International Bodies
- 19 Conditions of Admissibility of International Complaints
- 20 Examination of the Claim by International Bodies
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
20 - Examination of the Claim by International Bodies
from Title 5 - International Human Rights Litigation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 April 2025
- International Human Rights Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Note on the Text
- Table of Cases
- Abbreviations
- Part I Foundations of International Human Rights Law
- Part II The Machinery of International Human Rights Law
- Title 4 The Institutional Architecture of the International Protection of Human Rights
- Title 5 International Human Rights Litigation
- 17 Diversity of the International Complaints Mechanisms
- 18 Conditions of the Jurisdiction of International Bodies
- 19 Conditions of Admissibility of International Complaints
- 20 Examination of the Claim by International Bodies
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
Summary
This chapter details the process of examining human rights claims by international bodies. It covers the burden of proof, sources of evidence, free evaluation of evidence, framing of legal disputes, friendly settlements, and provisional measures, highlighting the procedural aspects and powers of international bodies in handling claims. The chapter examines the standards of proof, the methods of gathering and assessing evidence, and the procedures for resolving disputes. It also discusses the role of provisional measures in protecting human rights during the examination process and the importance of ensuring fairness and transparency in international human rights litigation.
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- International Human Rights LawA Treatise, pp. 392 - 438Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025