Recent publications in international human rights law
| Date | 01 September 2020 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0924051920943847 |
| Published date | 01 September 2020 |
| Subject Matter | Recent publications |
Recent publications
Recent publications in
international human rights law
Fassbender B and Traisbach K, The limits of human rights (Oxford University Press 2020). ISBN
9780191863479
What are the limits of human rights, and what do these limits mean? This volume engages critically
and constructively with this question to provide a distinct contribution to the contemporary dis-
cussion on human rights. Fassbender and Traisbach, along with a group of leading experts in the
field, examine the issue from multiple disciplinary perspectives, analysing the limits of our current
discourse of human rights. It does so in an original way, and without attempting to deconstruct, or
deny, human rights. Each contribution is supplemented by an engaging comment which furthers
this important discussion. This combination of perspectives paves the way for further thought for
scholars, practitioners, students, and the wider public. Ultimately, this volume provides an excep-
tionally rich spectrum of viewpoints and arguments across disciplines to offer fresh insights into
human rights and its limitations.
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Froehlich A and Ta
˘iatu CM, Space in support of human rights (Studies in space policy; v. 23,
Springer 2020). ISBN 9783030354268
This book stems from the worrying scale and intensity of conflicts, humanitarian crises, and human
rights violations around the world, which can be seen in a wide range of global hotspots including
Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, Myanmar, Sudan, Eritrea, and numerous others. These developments
are also relevant for Europe, given the large-scale migrations they can produce. In order to
effectively respond to them, it has become imperative to analyse ways in which space data and
technologies can be used to uphold human rights and monitor violations. Various international
tribunals, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court
(ICC), are increasingly relying on satellite data and especially images when considering human
rights violations cases. This use of space-related technologies represents a trend that promises to
continue as the range and accuracy of space-derived data improves. Further, satellite data has
important legal implications because it allows the fulfilment of international obligations to be
monitored, and offers a powerful tool for dispute resolution. Accordingly, this book examines the
use of satellite images for cases concerning human rights violations, since the multitude of huma-
nitarian crises worldwide demonstrate that it is of the utmost importance to analyse how space law,
policies and space-related applications could further support the implementation and monitoring of
the observance of human rights, thus contributing to enhanced security and sustainable develop-
ment. A range of relevant areas, such as migration, refugees (including settlements and whether
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights
2020, Vol. 38(3) 229–234
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