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Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

 

 

Contents:

 

Overview

What are economic, social and cultural rights?

Who may benefit from legal action?

What type of problem do you have?

Legal framework

Types of problems you may face specifically with ESCR

Who can sue / enforce rights?

General categories

Particular groups

What legal arguments would you have to make?

What kind of remedies should you claim for ESCR?

How remedies for ESCR are established

Types of remedies specific to ESCR

Challenges you may face in obtaining a remedy

Sources of applicable law

Local / national

Regional

International

Who can you sue?

Government

Corporations

International financial institutions

Where can you sue / enforce right or complaint (forum)

Local / national courts

Regional and International bodies

How do you sue (procedure)

Establish you have a right to sue

What evidence do you need

How do you get this evidence

How to enforce a court order

Practical tips and issues specific to ESCR

Risks to consider

Other considerations

Further resources

Link here to access the PIL Checklist which covers:

 

What is PIL?

How could PIL help me?

What is my goal (remedies)?

When can I take action?

Who can take action?

Who can I take action against?

Where can I take action?

How can I gather information / evidence?

How can I finance my action?

How do I deal with community security issues?

How do I enforce a court order?

Alternatives to PIL?

Where can I get further information?

 

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