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Emergency and escape : explaining derogations from human rights treaties

Hafner-Burton, Emilie M.

Emergency and escape : explaining derogations from human rights treaties - 2011

Reviews the system of derogations that allows authorising states to suspend certain civil and political liberties in response to crises. Suggests the possibility of redesigning derogations clauses and other treaty flexibilty tools in ways that enhance rahter than undermine compliance with international law.

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