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To what extent does international human rights law make a difference to the protection of human rights?
in responding to this question discuss critically the implementation mechanisms available through the UN system in particular. you may concentrate on one or several rights to illustrate your point.
you may use as many sources/references as you like, please make sure to footnote and categorise the bibliography i.e books/articles/case laws/treaties etc
(not less than 1675 words please)