Public Law Researsh

Conflict in the Implementation of Human Rights; Challenges and Resolutions

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

mostafa fazaeli 1
Seyed Mojtaba Shakeri 2

1 Associate Professor, Department of International Law, Law Faculty, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

2 PhD candidate, International Law, Law faculty, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22054/qjpl.2019.36446.1964
Abstract
There are occasions when several human rights are to be enforced at the same time, but the exercise of all may not be possible in certain circumstances i. e., exercising a right by violating another one, known as the "conflict of human rights". In today’s world, where human rights are a concern of governments and international organizations, and these rights have established a fundamental place in international documents and rules, the "conflict of human rights" would be regarded as a major challenge for the executives, including governments and the judiciary. Therefore, adopting a method to prevent or eliminate this challenge is vital. Achieving a suitable solution to face this challenge requires an explanation of the concept of human rights and awareness of its divisions, including absolute and non-derogable rights. A review of these divisions illustrates the point of conflict, which will help to resolve the dispute henceforth. In this article, while analyzing various solutions that have been proposed for resolving this problem, it is indicated that in different cases, depending on their circumstances, it is necessary to adopt a suitable solution or a combination of several ones to achieve the best result.

Keywords

Human Rights
Conflict
Absolute Rights
Non- Derogable Rights
judicial precedent

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Public Law Researsh
Volume 22, Issue 68
Winter 2021
Pages 257-289

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