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In this first English language commentary on the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, Rachael Murray sets out the negotiating history of each provision along with the relevant case law, decisions, and resolutions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, and subsequent state practice

"Why are some technologies such as fiberglass vaulting poles and hinged skates accepted in sport while performance-enhancing drugs are forbidden? Yes, performance-enhancing drugs are against the rules, but the people who play and govern sport create those rules; rules can be changed. Should we level the playing field by allowing all competitors to use drugs that allow them to run faster or longer, leap higher, or lift more? In this provocative exploration of what draws us to sport as participants and spectators, Good Sport argues that the values and meanings embedded within our games provide the guidance we need to make difficult decisions about fairness and performance-enhancing technologies. Good Sport reveals what we care about in sport. It describes how the reckless use of biomedical enhancements undermines those values. Implicit in sport's history, rules and practices are values and meanings that provide a sturdy foundation for an ethics of sport that celebrates natural talents and dedication. The way a sport adapts to innovations in equipment, tactics and players makes visible its values and meanings. Performance-enhancing drugs distort the connection between natural talents, the dedication to perfect those talents, and success in sport. Through understanding the fundamental role of values and meanings, we can see not just what we champion in the athletic arena but more broadly what we value in human achievement"--

The Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention Against Torture was adopted in 2002 and provides for the establishment of national preventive mechanisms to stop torture from happening. This work sets out the powers of these mechanisms, their role within the international framework against torture, and suggests best practices

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1 Historical overview: human rights in the oau/au; 2 The relationship between the OAU/AU and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights; 3 The link between human rights and democracy; 4 The relationship between conflict and human rights; 5 women and the OAU/AU; 6 Children's rights in the OAU/AU; 7 Refugees and human rights; 8 Development, NEPAD and human rights; 9 Conclusion; Appendix I Charter of the Organization of African Unity; Appendix II Constitutive Act of the African Union.