The functions of Inter-american Court and Commission of human rights

Departing from the proposition that the universality of human rights is compatible with the existence of regional systems to protection and promotion of human rights, the author explores the Inter-American mechanisms in this field. The legal basis and activities of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights and Inter-American Court of Human Rights are analyzed alongside with certain particular issues, such as provisional measures and the supervision of the execution of judgements.

human rights, regional systems of protection and promotion of human rights, Inter-American system of protection and promotion of human rights, Inter-American Commission of Human Rights, Inter-American Court of Human rights