Civil Rights Convention Annotations (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Manfred Nowak
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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," form the "International Bill of Human Rights," which has a far-reaching influence and benefits all people. China signed the covenant in 1998 and is now actively preparing for its ratification and implementation. The book "Commentary on the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights" explains and comments on the ICCPR article by article, based on historical context, legal theory, and case law. It is the most authoritative work on the covenant in the world to date. 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.