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1. Introduction to International Human Rights Law
Stuart Wallace
2. The History of International Human Rights Law
Stuart Wallace and Zoe Tongue
3. Core Principles of International Human Rights Law
Stuart Wallace and Clare James
4. Types of Obligations in International Human Rights Law
Clare James and Erika Moranduzzo
5. The Scope of Obligations in International Human Rights Law
6. The UN System of International Human Rights Protection
7. Regional Systems of International Human Rights Protection
Stuart Wallace and Erika Moranduzzo
8. The Right to Life
9. Human Rights and the Environment
Erika Moranduzzo
10. Refugee Law
11. Socio-Economic Rights
Clare James
12. Torture, Inhuman, Cruel or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
13. The Prohibition of Slavery
Colin Gregory
14. Freedom of Religion or Belief
Ilias Trispiotis
15. Children’s Rights
Nazia Yaqub
16. Gender and Human Rights
Zoe Tongue
17. Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Nina Herzog
Bibliography
Clare James and Stuart Wallace
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