International human rights: perspectives from Ireland

International Human Rights: Perspectives from Ireland examines Ireland's engagement with, and influence of, the international human rights regime.International human rights norms are increasingly being taken into account by legislators, courts and public bodies in taking decisions and implementing actions that impact on human rights.

Featuring chapters by leading Irish and international academic experts, practitioners and advocates, the book combines theoretical as well as practical analysis and integrates perspectives from a broad range of actors in the human rights field.