THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE U.N. MACHINERY ON HUMAN RIGHTS

In: International studies quarterly: the journal of the International Studies Association, Band 23, Heft 2, S. 186-215

Abstract

THE ARTICLE PRESENTS A REVIEW OF THE U.N. SYSTEM FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, ANALYZING ITS TWO MAIN ELEMENTS: THE INTERNATIONAL BILL OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTING THE OBSERVANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS. FINDING THE "MACHINERY" BULKY AND INEFFECTIVE, THE AUTHOR MAKES SUGGESTIONS FOR STREAMLINING PROCEDURES.