The European Court of Human Rights - Current Challenges in Historical Perspective (Hardcover)

This insightful book considers how the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is faced with numerous challenges which emanate from authoritarian and populist tendencies arising across its member states. It argues that it is now time to reassess how the ECHR responds to such challenges to the protection of human rights in the light of its historical origins. Written by a group of established and emerging experts from diverse backgrounds, this book offers a fresh perspective on the questions and challenges facing the ECHR, bringing together different, and thus far isolated, strands of academic and political debate. Contributions combine historiographical insights with explorations of the current and pressing need for the ECHR to find a role for itself, especially in an environment where there is increased scepticism towards the idea of human rights protection. In particular, the critical conception of the Convention as an 'alarm bell mechanism' is examined and assessed in relation to its original goal to prevent authoritarian backsliding. The European Court of Human Rights: Current Challenges in Historical Perspective will be an important source of reference to academic researchers and students with an interest in human rights, international law and the law and politics of international organisations. It will also appeal to policymakers and legal practitioners due to its examination of pertinent legal and political issues that challenge international organisations.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2021
Editors:	Helmut Philipp Aust • Esra Demir-Gursel
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-83910-833-4
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International human rights law Books > Law > International law > Settlement of international disputes > International courts & procedures Promotions
LSN:	1-83910-833-9
Barcode:	9781839108334

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