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European system for the protection of human rights / edited by R. St. J. Macdonald, F. Matscher, H. Petzold. - Dordrecht ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff, 1993. - xxix, 940 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface / R. St. J. Macdonald, F. Matscher and H. Petzold--Human rights in Europe: challenges for the next millennium / Catherine Lalumiere--Keeping on Course / Prince Nicolas of Liechtenstein--The conscience we need / Rolv Ryssdal--Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights / P.-H. Teitgen--The place of the European convention in international law / Juan Antonio Carrillo Salcedo--The convention and domestic law / Rudolf Bernhardt--The convention and the principle of subsidiarity / Herbert Petzold--Methods of interpretation of the convention / F. Matscher--The margin of appreciation / R. St. J. Macdonald--The principle of proportionality in the case-law of the European court of human rights / Marc-Andre Eissen--Interpreting the European Convention on Human Rights beyond the confines of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties / Heribert Golsong--The "drittwirkung" of the convention / Andrew Clapham. (cont.) The right to life / Torkel Opsahl--Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment / A. Cassese--Protection against torture in Europe and the world / Hans Danelius--Liberty and security of person / S. Trechsel--Access to court / P. van Dijk--Rights related to good administration of justice (article 6) / Olivier Jacot-Guillarmod--Respect for private and family life / G. Cohen-Jonathan--Freedom of thought, conscience and religion / Malcolm N. Shaw--Freedom of expression / Anthony Lester--Freedom of association / Christian Tomuschat--The protection of property / Jochen Abr. Frowein--Right to education and parental rights / Luzius Wildhaber--Electoral rights / Jan De Meyer--Discrimination / Karl Josef Partsch--Rights not covered by the convention / Michael Melchior. (contd.) The European Commission of Human Rights / Erik Fribergh and Mark E. Villiger--The European court of human rights / Paul Mahoney and Soren Prebensen--The committee of ministers / C. Ravaud--The right of application / H.C. Kruger and C.A. Norgaard--Fact-finding / Kersten Rogge--Conciliation / Alexandre Kiss--The judgments of the court: background and content / Johan Callewaert--Decision on the merits: by the committee of ministers / A. Drzemczewski--Costs and expenses / Nicholas Sansonetis--Right to compensation under article 50 / Montserrat Enrich Mas--The execution of judgments and decisions / Peter Leuprecht--The effects of judgments and decisions in domestic law / G. Ress--Economic, social and cultural rights / Matti Pellonpaa--The convention and the protection of minorities under international law / Andras B. Baka--The convention and the European communities / Jean Paul Jacque--Reform of the control machinery / Jens Meyer-Ladewig.

ISBN: 0792324315 (HB : acid-free paper) 9780792324317 (HB : acid-free paper)

LCCN: 93026605

Nat. Bib. No.: GB93-52960

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: B9400197 bccb

Subjects--Corporate Names:
European Community.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Convention européenne des droits de l'Homme (1950)
Europäische Menschenrechtskonvention

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civil rights--Europe.
Human rights.
Droits de l'Homme (droit européen)
Droits civil

Subjects--Index Terms: Rights International law Europe

LC Class. No.: KJC5132 / .E97

Dewey Class. No.: 342.4/085 344.0285