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Impunity : How Australia Routinely Breaches International Human Rights (And Gets Away with It) Patrick Keyzer
Impunity : How Australia Routinely Breaches International Human Rights (And Gets Away with It)
Patrick Keyzer
This book unveils Australia's paradoxical history as a human rights advocate and violator. With three decades of experience, the author delves into Australia's lapses, notably in arbitrary detention and Indigenous rights. Through insightful case studies, the book exposes discrepancies between Australia's commitments and actions, echoing UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's call for implementation: “We must move from an era of legislation to an era of implementation”.
Drawing from extensive legal expertise, the author not only highlights Australia's shortcomings but also proposes a groundbreaking global strategy to tackle international human rights challenges. With a focus on moving from rhetoric to action, the book provides specific recommendations for holding Australia accountable to its human rights obligations. A critical exploration of Australia's journey toward human rights accountability unfolds, urging readers to contemplate the challenges and prospects for change.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | September 20, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9789819236527 |
| Publishers | Springer Verlag, Singapore |
| Pages | 215 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 464 g (Weight (estimated)) |