The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its (First) Optional Protocol

Focusing on the extensive jurisprudence developed by the Human Rights Committee, this book compiles concluding observations, general comments, and individual case views related to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It highlights how individuals, as bearers of rights, play a crucial role in clarifying the meaning of these rights through their complaints. The text serves as a comprehensive resource, uniting key elements of the Committee's work and emphasizing its impact on human rights interpretation.