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The Word “laws” in Article 30 of the American Convention on Human Rights

Inter-American Court of Human Rights.  09 May 1986 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Treaties — Interpretation — Ordinary meaning of words — Context — Object and purpose of treaty — Human rights agreement — Provision for restriction of rights by “laws” — Meaning of “laws” — American Convention on Human Rights, 1969, Article 30

Human rights — Derogations — Provision for restriction of rights by “laws” enacted for reasons of general interest — Meaning — Nature of human rights agreements — Inter-American Court of Human Rights

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© Cambridge University Press 1989

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