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Drzemczewski, Andrew, "Fact-finding as Part of Effective Implementation; the Strasbourg Experience" in Bayefsky, A.F., The UN Human Rights Treaty System in the 21st Century (The Hague, London, Boston: Kluwer Law International, 2000) at 115 This article provides an overview of enforcement mechanisms for the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Social Charter, and the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture. In addition, the fact-finding procedures under each of these three treaties are explained. Freedman, Sandra (ed.), Discrimination and Human Rights: The Case of Racism (New York: Oxford University Press, 2001) This set of essays constitutes a key contribution to the debate about the role of human rights law in combating race discrimination. Including essays by a range of leading experts, the book is a particularly important source of information and critical analysis for students, researchers, and policy-makers aiming to understand both the new race Directive adopted by the EU, and the role of international human rights law which is the focus of the UN world conference on racism in 2001. Gomien, Donna, Harris, David, & Zwaak, Leo, Law and Practice of the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Social Charter, (Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1996) This book explains both the substantive legal standards contained in the European Convention and the European Social Charter, and the means by which those standards evolve in response to a changing Europe. In the form of over 300 case studies, it brings to life concrete situations in which these rights have been questioned and defended. This book is targeted at university students in international law and at all those interested in the human rights challenge in Europe. It also sheds light on similarities with other national structures in the US and a number of Commonwealth countries. Gomien, Donna, Short guide to the European Convention on Human Rights (Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1998) This book is intended to provide a concise overview of the basic rights guaranteed by the European Convention, the case-law relating to these rights, and the procedures followed by the European Court of Human Rights when handling applications under the Convention. In addition, the role of the Committee of Ministers as a supervisory organ in giving force to the judgments of the Court is discussed. This study reflects changes adopted in accordance with Protocol No. 11 to the Convention, which introduced a single European Court of Human Rights to replace the two-tier system of Commission and Court as of 1 November 1998. Grosz, Stephen, Human Rights: the 1998 Act and the European Convention (London: Sweet & Maxwell, 2000) Featuring a comprehensive analysis of the ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998, this book sets out how the Convention affects English law and clearly explains its status, scope and impact. It clarifies the principles the Strasbourg institutions have adopted in interpreting and applying the Convention, and also covers the most important case-law article by article. Guild, Elspeth, & Lesieur, Guillaume, The European Court of Justice on the European Convention on Human Rights: Who Said What, When- Court of Justice of the European Communities (London, Boston: Kluwer Law International, 1998) The European Court of Justice has considered and commented on almost all of the substantive articles of the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of European Community law. These references to the European Convention by the European Court of Justice, the Court of First Instance and the Advocates-General of the two Courts have been brought together and published by reference to the substantive right under consideration. This book presents extensive extracts from these cases, permitting the reader to follow the development of the Court's thinking on each article of the European Convention on Human Rights. Kenny, Tom, Securing social rights across Europe: How NGOs can make use of the European Social charter (Oxford: Oxfam, 1997) This book describes how NGOs can use the Social Charter as a framework for promoting basic social rights. Klein, Eckart, Heike Stender, et. al., (eds.), The European Court of Human Rights: Organization and Procedure: Questions Concerning the Implementation of Protocol No. 11 to the European Convention on Human rights: Colloquy: Reports and Proceedings (Potsdam: University of Potsdam, 1998) This Annual Report covers the activities of the Human Rights Centre of the University of Potsdam (MRZ) in 1999 and discusses the implementation of a single European Court of Human Rights and its implications. Morgan, R. Evans, M., Combating torture in Europe - The work and standards of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (Council of Europe Publishing: 2001) This book provides insight into the work carried out by one of the Council's highly influential, yet - of necessity given the confidentiality rule which applies to it - rather self-effacing, non-judicial mechanism. Since its inception in 1989, specialist members of the committee (doctors, lawyers, etc.) have visited places of detention, prisons and psychiatric hospitals throughout Europe to monitor the living conditions (hygiene, provision of food and drink, health care, etc.) of those being detained. Following these visits the committee publishes reports suggesting improvements and laying down standards. O'Boyle, Michael, "Reflections on the Effectiveness of the European System for the Protection of Human Rights" in Bayefsky, A.F., The UN Human Rights Treaty System in the 21st Century (The Hague, London, Boston: Kluwer Law International, 2000) at 169 This commentary identifies those aspects of the European Convention system which have contributed to its reputation for effectiveness. It examines: the particular features of the petition system; jurisprudential developments enhancing the effectiveness of the system; external indicia of effectiveness; the improvements brought about by Protocol No. 11; and the reasons for the success of the system. Reid, K. A Practitioner's Guide to the European Convention of Human Rights (London: Sweet & Maxwell, 1998) This book investigates the range of situations and legal problems to which the European Convention on Human Rights and its Protocols apply. The author is a senior lawyer with the Secretariat of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, and had been a member of the Secretariat of the European Commission prior to the coming into force of Protocol No. 11 to the Convention in November 1998. Samuel, Lenia, Fundamental Social Rights: Caselaw of the European Social Charter (Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1997) The author discusses the substantive rules and interpretation of each right secured under the European Social Charter. With its practical examples, the book makes it easy to understand the scope of the Charter's provisions. Yourow, Howard C, The margin of appreciation doctrine in the dynamics of European human rights jurisprudence (London, New York, The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Kluwer Press, 1996) This book provides a strong and scholarly base for a theoretical and doctrinal analysis of the concept of the margin of appreciation. It tracks the evolution of the doctrine within Convention jurisprudence as well as the internal development of the doctrine itself. The analysis illustrates the complexity of the doctrine in its case-by-case evolution. Zwaak, L.F., "The Effects of Final Decisions of the Supervisory Organs Under the European Convention on Human Rights" in Bayefsky, A.F., The UN Human Rights Treaty System in the 21st Century (The Hague, London, Boston: Kluwer Law International, 2000) at 255 This article discusses some of the strengths and weaknesses of the enforcement machinery under the European Convention including: the possibility that States Parties may limit the effectiveness of the European Convention, the impact of decisions of the supervisory organs, and the supervision of the execution of the judgments of the Strasbourg organs. Reproductive & Sexual Health Rights Altink, Sietske, Stolen Lives: Trading Women into Sex and Slavery, (London: Scarlet Press, 1995) With personal testimony from women caught in the trafficking web, this book reveals the violent inner workings of international crime networks, the routes and methods involved and how the trafficking gangs are able to circumvent the law. The trade in women is one of the most shameful abuses of human rights yet continues to be ignored by national governments. It confronts the hidden scandal of global trafficking, which exploits women as they attempt to emancipate themselves. Bennett, Rebecca, Erin, Charles A. (eds), HIV and AIDS: Testing, Screening, and Confidentiality (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999) This book is the outgrowth of a research project in Europe--"AIDS: Ethics, Justice and European Policy." The chief aim of the project was to identify basic principles of, and sketch an ethical framework for, European social and legislative policy on HIV and AIDS. This research addressed many AIDS-related issues but the most complex was that surrounding testing and screening for HIV, especially in regard to the confidentiality of the results. An appendix provides a summary of conclusions and recommendations from the European Commission, Directorate General XII, Biomedicine and Health Research Programme, and Cooperation in Science and Technology with Central and Eastern European Countries on "AIDS: Ethics, Justice, and European Policy." Carlier, Jean-Yves, Schiffino, Graciela, Free Movement of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, (Brussels, Belgium: European Communities, 1999) This book discusses the issue of free movement of persons living with HIV/AIDS between countries throughout the world. The first part of the book covers restrictions on the free movement of persons either authorized or forbidden by International and European law. The next part covers the legislation of the various European Union Member states in regards to HIV/AIDS, and the last part looks at those countries that are not part of the European Union. Cook, R.J. & Dickens, B.M., "Considerations for Formulating Reproductive Health Laws: A Discussion Paper" (2nd ed.) (Geneva: World Health Organization, 2000) The Report explores how human rights found in national constitutions and laws, and regional and international treaties have been, and can be more effectively applied to protect and promote reproductive and sexual health. It addresses legal principles governing relations between providers of health services and intended recipients of those services. The legal principles that are examined include those governing free and informed decision making, privacy and confidentiality, the competent delivery of services and the use of conscientious objection. Commission of the European Communities, Directorate General XII, Biomedicine and Health Research Programme (BIOMED 1), "AIDS: Ethics, Justice and European Policy," Final Report (The Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, University of Manchester, 1996) This report presents an overview of the research stimulated by the Concerted Action 'AIDS: Ethics, Justice and European Policy'. The chief aim of this study was to identify basic principles of, and sketch an ethical framework for, European social and legislative policy on HIV and AIDS. The study takes a multi-disciplinary approach. It is argued that in the absence of a cure for AIDS, a common coordinated approach among nation states is necessary. By bringing together academics from many European countries it was possible to look directly at each country's policy experience and explore the scope for, and limits of, consensus while respecting cultural, religious and political differences which must influence the development of any European Policy on AIDS. A project summary published under the same title is also available.
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