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
- Title 1 Theoretical Elements of International Human Rights Law
- Title 2 Normative Pluralism in International Human Rights Law
- Title 3 The Relationship Between International Human Rights Law and Other Branches of International Law
- Part II The Machinery of International Human Rights Law
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
Title 2 - Normative Pluralism in International Human Rights Law
from Part I - Foundations of International Human Rights Law
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
- Title 1 Theoretical Elements of International Human Rights Law
- Title 2 Normative Pluralism in International Human Rights Law
- Title 3 The Relationship Between International Human Rights Law and Other Branches of International Law
- Part II The Machinery of International Human Rights Law
- Part III The Interpretation of International Human Rights Law
- Part IV Remedies and Implementation of International Human Rights Decisions
Summary
This title examines the concept of normative pluralism in international human rights law, focusing on the coexistence and interaction of multiple legal systems and norms within the global human rights framework. It explores the treaty-based structure of human rights norms, including various international and regional human rights treaties, and discusses the role of customary international law, general principles of law, and jus cogens in shaping human rights obligations. The section also addresses the impact of nonconventional sources of human rights law, such as judicial decisions and soft law instruments, on the development and enforcement of human rights standards. By analyzing the complexities of normative pluralism, this title highlights the dynamic and evolving nature of international human rights law and the challenges in achieving coherence and consistency across different legal systems and cultures. It also emphasizes the importance of dialogue and cooperation among international, regional, and national actors in promoting and protecting human rights globally.
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- International Human Rights LawA Treatise, pp. 41 - 110Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025