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International Human Rights Law Lynn Ta, Ph.D., J.D. The Basics. Treaty Process. 6 Core Treaties. U.S. and HR Treaties. Hierarchy of Rights. Are some rights rights more important than others?. Which rights can you suspend during a national crisis?.
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International Human Rights Law Lynn Ta, Ph.D., J.D.
Hierarchy of Rights Are some rights rights more important than others? Which rights can you suspend during a national crisis? Which rights are non-derogable?
Hierarchy of Rights Are some rights rights more important than others?
Hierarchy of Rights Which rights can you suspend during a national crisis?
Hierarchy of Rights Which rights are non-derogable? • slavery • genocide • war crimes • torture
International Humanitarian Law Jus ad bellum, Jus in bellum
International Humanitarian Law Common Article 3 “conflict not of an international character”