Human rights law : international, Malaysian & Islamic perspectives

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Abdul Ghafur Hamid @ Khin Maung Sein (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia : Sweet & Maxwell Asia , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Human rights : genesis and perspectives
  • 2. International human rights instruments : hard and soft law
  • 3. Enforcement : the key human rights challenge
  • 4. The right to life and freedom from torture
  • 5. The rights to liberty : a pillar of freedom in a democratic society
  • 6. The right to a fair trial : the perspective of international law and the Malaysian experience
  • 7. The right to equality and non-discrimination
  • 8. Freedom of expression and freedom of religion
  • 9. The right to work and the right to education
  • 10. Women's rights and the impact of CEDAW
  • 11. Protection of children's rights
  • 12. Rights of "refugees" and "migrant workers"
  • 13. Right to self-determination, and rights of indigenous peoples and minorities
  • 14. Application of international human rights law in Malaysia
  • 15. Fundamental liberties under the federal constitution : a critical analysis
  • 16. Contemporary human rights issues in Malaysia
  • 17. Islamic concept of human rights
  • 18. Islamic human rights versus international human rights instruments
  • 19. Basic human rights in Islamic
  • 20. Mechanisms for protection and enforcement of human rights in Islam
  • 21. Islamic criminal law and human rights
  • 22. Terrorism, jihad and human rights in Islam
  • 23. Women's rights in Islam
  • 24. Freedom of religion, apostasy and blasphemy in Islam