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Abstract
The Haiti cholera claims are focused upon the U.N.’s violation of the rights of individuals affected by the cholera outbreak to access a remedy. The U.N.’s absolute immunity from jurisdiction of national courts is counterbalanced by its duty to provide alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for private law claims. The U.N. has not only failed to provide those alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, but has repeatedly stated that it any claims are not receivable so in these circumstances. Here we set out that even if the U.N. is able to shield itself from private law claims by using the cloak of absolute immunity, the U.N. might be held responsible for human rights violations arising from the cholera outbreak in Haiti. This article is concerned with the broader issue of whether the U.N. has violated and continues to violate individuals’ right to health in Haiti.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 507-527 |
Journal | Leiden Journal of International Law |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 30 Jul 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2015 |
Bibliographical note
'Justice and Reparation for all MINUSTAH’s cholera victims’ (translated title)Keywords
- Cholera
- Haiti
- Health
- MINUSTAH
- United Nations
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Code Blue Expert Workshop on Peacekeeping
Freedman, R. (Invited speaker)
6 Oct 2015 → 10 Oct 2015Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Industry event
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Why do Peacekeepers Have Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases?
Freedman, R.
25/05/15
1 Media contribution
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Por qué le quieren quitar la inmunidad al personal de la ONU
Freedman, R.
13/05/15
1 Media contribution
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Haitians’ Rights Were Violated Over Cholera Outbreak, UN Experts Assert
Freedman, R.
20/04/15
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media