International Law, Human Rights and Public Opinion

Name: International Law, Human Rights and Public Opinion
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

International Law, Human Rights and Public OpinionThe Role of the State in Educating on Human Rights Standards\nAuthor(s): Heping Dang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781472481955, 978-1472481955\nSynopsis\nThis book explores situations in which public opinion presents itself as an obstacle to the protection and promotion of human rights. Taking an international law perspective, it primarily deals with two questions: first, whether international law requires States to take an independent stance on human rights issues; second, whether international law encourages States to inform and mobilise public opinion with regard to core human rights standards. The discussion is mainly organised within the framework of the UN system. The work is particularly relevant to situations in which public opinion appears as discriminatory attitudes based on race, gender, age, health, sexual orientation and other factors. It is also per.