An introduction to international human rights law

This book offers a compact but general introduction to international human rights law. It discusses the theoretical, legal and philosophical foundations of international human rights law, provides an encompassing analysis of the substantive content of the most important human rights, and carries out a specific analysis of the ECHR system and its application in domestic law – all this while constantly focussing on situating the discussion on international human rights law within the broader framework of public international law.

While particularly suitable for undergraduate students in law, this book is also aimed at students of political science and other social sciences, as well as academics and practitioners.

Pietro Pustorino is Full Professor of International Law and Director of the Center for International and Strategic Studies (Luiss University, Department of Law) in Rome, Italy.