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“The implementation of human rights is regarded as a matter of changing the conduct of States.” Comment.

  • UPSC 2016
  • 15 marks
  • Rights

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International human rights law is addressed to states. They ratify the treaties, submit the reports and face review. The statement captures the working logic of the post-1945 regime: implementation means altering what governments do. The core is sound, but the view is too narrow once non-state power and great-power defiance are counted.

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  • Why the State Is the Target
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