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Alien Torts in Europe? Human Rights and Tort in European Law
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Zentrum für Europäische Rechtspolitik (ZERP) an der Universität Bremen
Abstract Human rights are universally recognized. Their enforcement, however, often requires the action of particular states. This paper examines private law reme-dies in tort in several Member states of the European Union to remedy human rights violations occurring outside the European Union.... view more
Human rights are universally recognized. Their enforcement, however, often requires the action of particular states. This paper examines private law reme-dies in tort in several Member states of the European Union to remedy human rights violations occurring outside the European Union. It concludes that the laws examined are examples of universal jurisdiction and rights and duties of private persons under international law, which are two key elements of the post-Westphalian state system.... view less
Keywords
European Law; human rights; delict; EU; private law; law of nations
Classification
Law
European Politics
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
City
Bremen
Page/Pages
72 p.
Series
ZERP-Diskussionspapier, 1
ISSN
1668-3797
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications