Implementation of International Human Rights Instruments by National Courts
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2013
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Antonovych, Myroslava
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There is no doubt that implementation of existing international human rights
norms is currendy more important than adopting new international human rights instruments. The process of implementation should go on both international and municipal levels and should first and foremost concern the application of international human rights norms in domestic court practice. It is in national courts
that millions of human fates are faced each day on the whole planet, and these millions of people look with expectations not only at their national constitutions and laws, but also — and sometimes even with greater hope — at international human rights standards that should be observed. If not, they may have international courts in reserve which though not as quickly as is desired might bring justice home. Although the international courts significance "is pale compared with that of their domestic counterparts, such tribunals offer a convenient point of departure towards an understanding of international law and process."
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human rights, international courts, article
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Antonovych M. Implementation of International Human Rights Instruments by National Courts / Myroslava Antonovych // Basic Concepts of Public International Law. Monism and Dualism. - Belgrade : P.F., IUP, IMPP, 2013. - P. 408-436.