The Human Rights Obligations of Non-State Actors
Article from: OGEL 1 (2006), in Book Reviews and Related Material
The Human Rights Obligations of Non-State Actors, 600pp + index and tables, (Oxford University Press, 2006) by Andrew Clapham
This new book examines the legal protection of human rights in situations where the threats to the enjoyment of human rights come from non-state actors. The book seeks to develop an understanding of the importance of human rights accountability for corporations, international organizations, multilateral development banks, multinational peace-keeping operations, rebel groups and even for individuals.