Enforced disappearances in international human rights

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-238) and index.

The notion of enforced or involuntary disappearances -- The rights violated -- The right to life -- The right to liberty and security of the person -- The right to humane treatment -- The right to the recognition as a person before the law -- The right to know the truth -- Specific questions related to children's rights -- The right to a remedy (I): access to justice -- The right to a remedy (II): reparation to victims of enforced disappearances -- The right to a remedy (III): access to factual information concerning the violations -- Conclusions: the need for a comprehensive and coherent framework of prevention and protection in cases of enforced disappearances.

"It was from Argentina, in the years 1976 to1983, that the world first heard the cries of the families of los desaparecidos, the disappeared.The scope and range of governmentally sanctioned kidnappings has spread, making enforced disappearances a truly global problem. This volume provides an in-depth legal investigation of involuntary disappearances as defined by national and international law"--Provided by publisher.