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LCP4807 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 15 August 2024
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LCP4807 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 15 August 2024
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, Write a critical essay in which you define international humanrights law and distinguish it from the following concepts of
international law: a) Humanitarian Law b) International Criminal
Law c) International Refugee Law
Defining International Human Rights Law and Distinguishing
It from Related Concepts
Introduction
International human rights law represents a cornerstone of the
international legal system, aimed at protecting and promoting the
fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are
entitled. This essay will define international human rights law and
distinguish it from international humanitarian law, international
criminal law, and international refugee law, highlighting the
unique objectives, principles, and scopes of each domain.
Defining International Human Rights Law
International human rights law is a body of international rules,
established by treaty or custom, that aims to protect individuals
and groups against actions and omissions primarily by state actors
that interfere with fundamental freedoms and human dignity. Key
instruments include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
(ICCPR), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights (ICESCR). These instruments set out a wide array
of rights, from the right to life and freedom from torture to the
right to education and an adequate standard of living.
The primary objective of international human rights law is to
ensure that governments respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of
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