The Credibility Gap in Human Rights

Niall MacDermot

The Credibility Gap in Human Rights

Niall MacDermot

Dalhousie Law Journal

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Abstract

The credibility gap in human rights is a term coined by my predecessor, Mr. Sean MacBride. He used it to refer to the gap between the standards with governments proclaim, or accept, or at least pay lip-service to, and the reality of their practice in enforcing or suppressing these rights. The questions I would like to consider with you are the extent of this gap, the reasons for it, and what, if anything, ordinary citizens who care about human rights can do about it.

Original language	Canadian English
Journal	Dalhousie Law Journal
Publication status	Published - May 1 1976

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Human rights
governments
lip-service
reality of practice

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Human Rights Law

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The Credibility Gap in Human Rights

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