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?