Domestic Implementation of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Starting from the premise that the protection and promotion of the rights encompassed in the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) depends on their reception into domestic law and the remedies provided for under the domestic legal system, this article examines the domestic implementation provisions of the Covenant as a matter of State practice. It includes discussion of the history and incorporation doctrine in different states, the time element and implementation procedure, and important factors such as judicial and administrative infrastructure, along with the general standard of living. [This article does not focus specifically on women's human rights.]