CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2012
| Author | Dimitrijevska, Tamara |
|---|---|
| Title | REDRESS FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE: AN EVALUATION OF THE REGIONAL SYSTEMS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION |
| Summary | This dissertation focuses on the different redress available to victims of torture under the regional human rights systems. In addressing this issue the dissertation analyses the different approaches to the definition of torture and the different procedural and substantive remedies available. The dissertation claims that all of the regional human rights systems attach dynamic interpretation to the definition of torture. It also maintains that all of the regional systems need to alter some of their practices in order to become effective and timely forums for redress which take into consideration the peculiar features of the cases of torture. Finally, the dissertation concludes that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights provides not only the most detailed analysis of reparations but also the widest remedial protection to the victims; the European Court of Human Right has taken a hesitant approach in the sphere of reparations; while the African human rights system offers the lowest remedial support. Bearing in mind that the prohibition on torture is a peremptory norm, torture victims from all over the world should enjoy equal protection. This dissertation will offer suggestions for improving the operation of the regional systems in order to place them on an equal footing which complies with international standards, upholds the status of the norm and best protects victims’ rights. |
| Supervisor | O’Keefe, Roger |
| Department | Legal Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2012/dimitrijevska_tamara.pdf |
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