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Oteng Kufuor, Kofi.

African human rights system : origin and evolution origin and evolution / Kofi Oteng Kufuor. - 1st ed. - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - viii, 182 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The origin of the African human rights system -- The African Commission and the rewriting of the African Charter -- The African Commission and its treatment of economic, social, and cultural rights -- System evolution through the African Commission's rules of procedure -- The fragmentation of the African human rights system -- The future direction of the African human rights system.

"This book challenges the received scholarship on the origins of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The author applies economic and social theory to understanding the African Commission's dynamic treaty interpretation, and the Commission's strategic manipulation of the Rules of Procedure to strengthen the African human rights system"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780230605053 0230605052

LCCN: 2009041837

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015478513 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Human Rights Africa (Organization)

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
African Charter on Human and People's Rights (1981)
African Charter on Human and People's Rights (1981)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights--Africa.

LC Class. No.: JC599 / .A36

Dewey Class. No.: 323.096