Age of Human Rights Journal (Dec 2020)

Questions on Theory of Law in International Human Rights Law

  • Carlos R. Fernández Liesa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.17561/tahrj.v15.5838
Journal volume & issue
no. 15

Abstract

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The objective of this paper is to examine some specific question on the theory of law in international human rights law. International human rights law has played an important role in the evolution of International law. There are different ways of approaching and understanding International law, different schools and certain central theoretical questions. This paper tackles theoretical questions within international law in the light of International law of human rights, such as the questions of hierarchy, unity, coherence, structure, time, power, justice and legitimacy. Furthermore, analyse theoretical horizons, like the question evolution/revolution, progression/regression, justiciability, sustainability and efficacity.

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