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
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Title 6 The Hermeneutics of International Human Rights Organs
- Title 7 International Legal Regime of Human Rights and Freedoms
- Title 8 Rights and Freedoms
- 26 The Principle of Equality and the Right to Nondiscrimination
- 27 The Right to Life
- 28 The Right to Integrity
- 29 The Prohibition of Slavery, Servitude, Forced Labor, and Trafficking in Human Beings
- 30 Rights Relating to Personal Freedom
- 31 Civil Rights
- 32 Political Rights
- 33 Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Rights
- 34 The Right to Domestic Judicial Protection
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
32 - Political Rights
from Title 8 - Rights and Freedoms
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
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Title 6 The Hermeneutics of International Human Rights Organs
- Title 7 International Legal Regime of Human Rights and Freedoms
- Title 8 Rights and Freedoms
- 26 The Principle of Equality and the Right to Nondiscrimination
- 27 The Right to Life
- 28 The Right to Integrity
- 29 The Prohibition of Slavery, Servitude, Forced Labor, and Trafficking in Human Beings
- 30 Rights Relating to Personal Freedom
- 31 Civil Rights
- 32 Political Rights
- 33 Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Rights
- 34 The Right to Domestic Judicial Protection
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
Summary
This chapter explores political rights under international human rights law. It covers the right to self-determination, freedom of opinion and expression, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of association and assembly, electoral rights, and the right to participate in public affairs. The chapter examines the legal frameworks and standards for protecting these rights, the obligations of states to ensure their effective exercise, and the role of international bodies in monitoring and enforcing compliance. It also highlights the challenges in promoting political rights in different political and cultural contexts and the importance of fostering inclusive and participatory governance.
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- International Human Rights LawA Treatise, pp. 829 - 917Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025