The Implementation of Inter-American Norms on Freedom of Religion in the National Legislation of OAS Member States
On Nov 22, 1969, members of the Organization of American States (OAS) met in San Jose, Costa Rica, to adopt the American Convention on Human Rights. After its eleventh ratification, deposited by Grenada on Jul 18, 1978, the treaty went into force. Through this Pact of San Jose, the OAS established t...
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| Published in: | Brigham Young University law review 2009-05, Vol.2009 (3), p.575 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | On Nov 22, 1969, members of the Organization of American States (OAS) met in San Jose, Costa Rica, to adopt the American Convention on Human Rights. After its eleventh ratification, deposited by Grenada on Jul 18, 1978, the treaty went into force. Through this Pact of San Jose, the OAS established two organs to supervise the implementation and enforcement of the rights contained therein. These organs, namely, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (Commission) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Court), have protected the right to exercise religious freedom in the American hemisphere by vigorously promoting the defense of all human rights. In this article, the author discusses the legal instruments enacted to expand and enforce human rights among the member states of the OAS. The author also summarizes examples of specific cases brought before the Commission and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. |
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| ISSN: | 0360-151X 2162-8572 |