Civil Rights Convention Commentary (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: (Austria) Novak
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The United Nations' "International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights" (ICCPR), along with the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and the "International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights," constitute the "International Bill of Human Rights," which has a far-reaching influence and benefits all people. China acceded to this covenant in 1998 and is now actively preparing for its ratification and implementation. The Commentary on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights explains and annotates each article of the ICCPR based on historical context, legal theory, and case law. It is the most authoritative work to date on this covenant. Professor Manfred Nowak has long been engaged in the research and teaching of human rights law and has served as a long-term expert at the United Nations.