International Human Rights Litigation in U.S. Courts - 2nd Revised Edition (Hardcover, 2nd New edition)

Written by leading human rights litigators and theorists, this treatise offers a comprehensive analysis of human rights litigation in U.S. courts under the Alien Tort Statute and related provisions, including jurisprudential complexities and litigation guidance. The book includes discussion of the Alien Tort Statute, the Torture Victim Protection Act, and less common jurisdictional bases. The issues raised by suing corporations are also discussed. Separate chapters address lawsuits against the U.S. and foreign governments. A section on defenses includes analysis of topics such as immunities, forum non conveniens, and the intervention of the executive branch. The final section discusses litigation strategies.

General

Imprint:	Transnational Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	February 2008
Editors:	Beth Stephens • Michael Ratner • Judith Chomsky • Jennifer Green • Paul Hoffman
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	620
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-57105-353-4
Categories:	Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International human rights law
LSN:	1-57105-353-0
Barcode:	9781571053534

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