The functions of Inter-american Court and Commission of human rights

Abstract

Departing from the proposition that the universality of human rights is compatible with the existence of regional systems to protection and promotion of human rights, the author explores the Inter-American mechanisms in this field. The legal basis and activities of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights and Inter-American Court of Human Rights are analyzed alongside with certain particular issues, such as provisional measures and the supervision of the execution of judgements.

Keywords

• права человека
• региональные системы защиты и поощрения прав человека
• межамериканская система защиты и поощрения прав человека
• Межамериканская комиссия по правам человека
• Межамериканский суд по правам человека