E. Ike Udogu

Human Rights in Islamic North Africa

Clashes Between Constitutional Laws and Penal Codes

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

It is one thing to craft superb human rights tenets in a constitution and another to enforce such policies in practice. This book explores the contradictions between interpretations of constitutional tenets and the dogmas contained in the penal code of Islamic North Africa--particularly in regard to Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Provided are brief histories of each country that connect the colonial past to present-day human rights records. The author also suggests ways in which to mitigate human rights infractions to advance peaceful coexistence that could promote political and economic development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 437g
• ISBN-13: 9781476680651
• ISBN-10: 1476680655
• Artikelnr.: 65457887

Autorenporträt

E. Ike Udogu is faculty fellow and professor in the department of government and justice studies at Appalachian State University. A former director of research and publication at the African Studies and Research Forum, he is the author of several books and articles and the recipient of many awards for his scholarship.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Acronyms Preface Introduction: A Constitution vs. a Penal Code-The Discourse 1.
Algeria 2.
Egypt 3.
Libya 4.
Morocco 5.
Tunisia Appendix A: Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Appendix B: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Appendix C: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Chapter Notes Bibliography Index