Non-Refoulement under the European Convention on Human Rights and the un Convention Against Torture : The Assessment of Individual Complaints by the European Court of Human Rights under Article 3 ECHR and the United Nations Committee Against Tortu...

This Volume Offers A Comprehensive Analysis And Comparison Of The Case Law And Practice Of The European Court Of Human Rights And The United Nations Committee Against Torture In Individual Cases Concerning The Principle Of Non-refoulement. It Covers Both Procedural And Material Aspects Relevant In Expulsion And Extradition Cases Submitted By Individuals Under Article 3 Of The European Convention On Human Rights (echr) Or Article 3 Of The United Nations Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment (cat). 00the Book Is A Particularly Helpful Tool For Asylum Lawyers, Human Rights Advocates, And Other Practitioners. It Is Also A Reference Work Of Significant Value To Scholars Interested In Non-refoulement Under Both Conventions And In The Context Of Human Rights Or Refugee Law In General. The Individual Complaint Mechanisms In Light Of The Non-refoulement Principle -- The Nature Of The Harm Triggering The Application Of The Non-refoulement Principle Under The Echr And The Cat -- Assessment Of Risk -- Summary And Concluding Remarks. By Fanny De Weck. Based On The Author's Thesis (dr. Iur -- Universität Luzern, 2014). Includes Bibliographical References (pages 491-496) And Index.