The transformation of human rights fact-finding /
Philip Alston and Sarah Knuckey.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fact-finding is at the heart of human rights advocacy, and is often at the centre of international disputes about alleged government abuses. Recently, there has been a huge increase in the number and variety of fact-finding mechanisms established, including by governments, intergovernmental bodies, nongovernmental organizations, and private actors. Human rights fact-finding is often controversial. This work examines this important topic.
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Human rights--Research. Criminal investigation (International law) Politics and Government. Politics & government.