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Universal Human Rights: A Generational History, Eric A. Engle
Universal Human Rights: A Generational History, Eric A. Engle
Eric A. Engle
The article outlines the generational theory of human rights evolving from first generation procedural individual freedoms from through second generation collective rights to into third generational aspirational goals. That model is generally true but womens rights and rights of non-white persons do not perfectly fit into that model being approximately one or even two generations delayed.
Alien Torts In Europe? Human Rights And Tort In European Law, Eric A. Engle
Alien Torts In Europe? Human Rights And Tort In European Law, Eric A. Engle
Eric A. Engle
Human rights are universally recognized. Their enforcement, however, often requires the action of particular states. This paper examines private law remedies 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.