European Human Rights Grey Zones: The Council of Europe and Areas of Conflict by Andrew Forde ISBN 9781009473279, 9781009473309, 9781009473255, 1009473271, 1009473301, 1009473255 instant download

European Human Rights Grey Zones: The Council of Europe and Areas of Conflict by Andrew Forde ISBN 9781009473279, 9781009473309, 9781009473255, 1009473271, 1009473301, 1009473255 instant download

Forde examines the effectiveness of the human rights system of the Council of Europe (CoE) in conflict-affected regions and advances a novel approach to understanding how the European Convention on Human Rights can better serve the 10+ million rights-holders living in so-called human rights 'grey zones'. Building on the premise that nowhere in Europe should be deprived of access to Europe's human rights architecture, Forde argues that areas of conflict give rise to a collective public order imperative on Member States to seek maximal effectiveness of the CoE human rights system. Despite Kosovo's sui generis status, much of the CoE's experience of engagement with Kosovo could inspire more proactive efforts in relation to other areas of conflict. This book advocates a judicious engagement of the CoE's unique assets and acquis in affected regions based on the collective responsibility of Member States and the normative will of the Secretary General.

Considers the Council of Europe human rights architecture from a system perspective and takes a practical approach to maximising effectiveness

Situates the discussion at the intersection of law and politics

Introduces novel concepts such as the statutory public order imperative of Member States and the normative will of the Secretary General, and argues for a judicious rapprochement with the situation of human rights in conflict-affected territories

DOI: 10.1017/9781009473255