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from Title 7 - International Legal Regime of Human Rights and Freedoms
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 April 2025
This chapter discusses the conditions under which states can be held internationally responsible for human rights violations. It examines state jurisdiction, acts or omissions attributable to the state, and the principles of state responsibility in international human rights law. The chapter explores the criteria for establishing state responsibility, the role of international bodies in assessing violations, and the implications for state behavior. It also discusses the challenges in holding states accountable, the importance of ensuring access to justice for victims, and the role of international cooperation in enforcing state responsibility. The chapter highlights the need for a robust legal framework and effective mechanisms to address human rights violations by states.
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