The Workings of Human Rights, Law and Justice

Drawing on the personal experience and insight of a leading international jurist, this book provides an alternative, non-Western, perspective on international law and its development. The work follows the author's remarkable journey from a simple village in Nepal to becoming an international jurist acclaimed for his innovative academic and influential practical legal work and nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. It offers insights into the powers bearing on international policy making, the dynamics of human rights negotiations with governments and the effects of their outcomes on the lives of their citizens. While much has been written on international human rights law, this inspirational memoire casts a new light on the working of human rights, law, and justice through the eyes of a leading actor. It provides a valuable contribution to the study of justice and human rights and the importance of individual action. As such, the book presents an accessible source for current debates around the rules of international law, TWAIL and the decolonisation of law. The book will provide inspiration and practical guidance for students, academics, international lawyers, jurists and human rights advocates.