An essential reference work for any international human rights law academic, student or practitioner, spanning all substantive rights of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), with special emphasis on the scope of rights, their terms of limitations or qualification, and the requirements for implementation in domestic law.
Contemporary, practical coverage of the Human Rights Committee's responses to challenges to civil and political rights around the world.
'Paul Taylor has composed an excellent commentary covering all the substantive articles of the ICCPR, including over 40 years of interpretive work by the UN Human Rights Committee. The author examines pertinent drafting history, the contours of various elements in each article, the interplay and interdependence of different rights, the Committee's jurisprudence, general comments and concluding observations and, where relevant, he situates his findings within the broader scheme of international human rights law, as well as academic commentary. The result is a comprehensive and compelling analysis of civil and political rights that will not only facilitate a deep and nuanced understanding of the range and scope of these rights and freedoms, but, crucially, will also make an outstanding contribution to advancing the implementation of human rights. Written in very accessible language, the book represents an essential and insightful guide for scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners.' Ahmed Shaheed, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
