Books in the School of Human Rights Research series

Should a politician be free to fiercely attack the religion of a sector of the population? Should religious adherents be allowed to advocate the transition from a democratic to a theocratic state?These sort of questions concern 'the place of faith in public debate' and continue to dominate public discussion

Human Rights and Drug Control analyses a human rights interpretation of the international drug-control framework with an emphasis on advancing the access to controlled essential medicines in resource-constrained countries.

Disasters have a devastating effect on the lives of people. It is of essential importance that the response to a disaster is as effective and adequate as possible to limit and alleviate suffering. When in such cases the affected state refuses to accept international humanitarian assistance, the disaster survivors suffer the consequences.

This study seeks to shed light on the prohibition of abuse of rights in Article 17 ECHR in order to contribute to a more coherent interpretation of this provision.

The Treaty of Lisbon has expanded the competences of the EU in criminal law. The Union, in a multitude of legislative instruments, requires its Member States to criminalize a variety of conducts. Although it frequently refers to conduct, attempt and participation in its legislation, it fails to determine what these concepts should denote to.

Can human rights really protect people from want? If one is lacking medical care or housing, can one really go to a judge and ask for the provision of such goods and services? These questions have proved divisive for academics, politicians and judges working in the field of human rights.