This dissertation reviews the United Kingdom's use of diplomatic assurances against torture. Having first analysed the legal framework surrounding the use of these agreements, the document considers the common objections raised against their use, before assessing whether the UK's approach has overcome these problems.

Final coursework for the International Human Rights course, answering the following question: 'International human rights norms are too vague. This means they are subject to varying interpretations by expert bodies, and nobody knows exactly what restrictions they impose - Discuss'

Full seminar notes for all topics covered by University of Nottingham International Human Rights Course. Best read in conjunction with individual reading notes for each topic

A look at the role of the Human Rights Council in the protection of human rights

Includes: 1) consideration of General Comment No. 1 (1989) from Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on state reporting and its objectives 2) Summaries of state reporting guidelines (Initial and Periodic, Simplified Reporting) from the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights 3) Brief summary of Concluding Observations of 7th periodic report of the United Kingdom 4) Consideration of High Commissioner's proposal for a Unified Standing Treaty Body

The first part of a two part topic on the role of the UN in protecting human rights

A look at derogation from rights secured in international treaties