Ch 5 The UN system for the protection and enforcement of human rights

Question 1

Does a UN Human Rights Treaty Body Exist for all UN human rights treaties?

Answer 1

Yes.

Question 2

What two functions does a UN Human Rights Treaty Body have?

Answer 2

1. The power to consider State reports
2. The power to consider communications or petitions

Question 3

Is state reporting optional or compulsory?

Answer 3

Compulsory.

Question 4

Is UN Treaty Body reform needed?

Answer 4

Yes. UN Treaty reform is urgently needed if the Treaty Bodies and the Treaties are to be enforced or complied with. Delays, backlogs, costs, and duplication of effort have led to a very inefficient system.

Question 5

Can the ICJ play a role in human rights>

Answer 5

Yes. The ICJ may hear cases between States that relate to the provisions of UN Human Rights Treaties.