Implementing Human rights in the Pacific through the work of national human rights institutions: The experience of Fiji

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Renshaw, Catherine, Byrnes, Andrew and Durbach, Andrea. (2008). Implementing Human rights in the Pacific through the work of national human rights institutions: The experience of Fiji. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review. 14, pp. 251 - 278.
AuthorsRenshaw, Catherine, Byrnes, Andrew and Durbach, Andrea
Abstract

This article discusses the experience of the Fijian Human Rights Commission as an illustration of some of the challenges Pacific nations may face in achieving an independent and effective human rights institution in a complex and sometimes volatile socio-political context. The article argues that the presence of a supportive regional network of national human rights institutions is essential to creating and maintaining independent and effective national institutions.

Year2008
JournalVictoria University of Wellington Law Review
Journal citation14, pp. 251 - 278
Web address (URL)http://heinonline.org/HOL/Page?collection=journals&handle=hein.journals/vuwlr40&type=Image&id=261
Page range251 - 278
Research GroupThomas More Law School
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