Abstract
The family has long been exempt from legal intervention based on human rights protection. These days, the concepts of horizontal effect (drittwirkung) and positive obligations have, however, changed the legal landscape. This paper looks at the existence and potential of horizontal effect and positive obligations under the major human rights instruments. It concludes that positive obligations have been universally embraced and that, moreover, there is a move towards the acceptance of horizontal effect allowing for the applicability of human rights within the family.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2014 Annual Conference on Children, Women, and Social Studies |
| Place of Publication | Shatin, Hong Kong |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Annual Conference on Children, Women, and Social Studies (2014) - Shatin, Hong Kong Duration: 2 Oct 2014 → 4 Oct 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Conference on Children, Women, and Social Studies (2014) |
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| Abbreviated title | ACCAWS 20214 |
| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| City | Shatin |
| Period | 2/10/14 → 4/10/14 |
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