Caste-based Discrimination in International Human Rights Law

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-26620-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

With particular focus on the Hindu caste system, this book represents a comprehensive analysis of the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination in international law. It evaluates the strategies that have informed the work of the United Nations in this area, mapping a new path that moves from standard-setting to implementation. Combining legal analysis with the meaning and origin of caste, it explores the remedies human rights law can propose towards the prohibition of caste-based discrimination, and the abolition of the caste system itself. The book provides a benchmark on the achievements of the international community in combating all forms of racial discrimination, and the policies that must inform future measures. With its clear and accessible style this volume will be of interest to scholars of law and human rights, as well as policy-makers and practitioners working in this area.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Keane, David

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Part 1; Chapter 1 The Origin of Caste; Chapter 2 The Origin of Race; Part 2; Chapter 3 The Indian Constitution and the Elimination of Caste-based Discrimination; Chapter 4 The United Nations and the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; Part 3; Chapter 5 A Legal History of Descent-based Discrimination; Chapter 6 Enhancing Protection against Caste-based Discrimination; Chapter 7 Conclusion;

Über Autor(innen)

David Keane is Lecturer in Law at Brunel University, UK. He has published in the area of international human rights, with a particular focus on racial discrimination. David has also engaged in research and advocacy work for non-governmental human rights organizations.