This book deals with the concept of human rights. This concept becomes explicit within the context of many international declarations, documents, statements and conventions in the wake of many complaints expressing the violations of human rights.
The book includes six chapters and a conclusion.
The first chapter deals with “Human Rights and their Relationship with Criminal Justice". Following topics are expanded:
. The concept of right and its apportionment.
. The human being from the Islamic perspective.
. Sources of human rights.
. Criminal justice and its relationship with human rights.
The second chapter sheds light on “The Protection of Human Rights in Islam”. Two topics are provided as follow:
. The distinctive characteristics of human rights in Islam.
. Exemplary models on the protection of human rights in Islam.
The third chapter highlights human rights in the declarations and covenants. The following topics are amplified:
. Attention to human rights and their apportionments.
. The declarations and documents in Islam versus Western approaches.
The fourth chapter explores “Human Rights Pertinent to Criminal Procedures”. Details follow:
. The protection of human rights related to criminal procedures in Sharia and Arab legislations.
. The origination of human rights related to procedures applicable to other laws and legislations
The fifth chapter focuses on "Rights of the Accused". Details follow:
. The guarantee of rights connected with the accusation proof.
. Rights related to the accused personality.
. The rights of the accused in soliciting assistance of attorney in criminal procedural processes.
The sixth chapter reviews the rights of the victim from bi-dimensional standpoints:
First: The rights of the victim in Islamic Sharia.
Second: The rights of victims in international laws and agreements.
In its conclusion, the book offered the findings and recommendations of the study.
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