''This book provides a comprehensive analysis and commentary on the decisions - technically known as views - of the United Nations Human Rights Committee, which is an independent and quasi-judicial international body established under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).''. - Съдържа: Introduction / Scott Davidson -- Procedure under the optional protocol / Scott Davidson -- Self-determination / Richard Burchill -- Democratic and civil rights / Alex Conte -- Security of the person / Alex Conte -- The judicial process / Alex Conte -- Privacy, honour, and reputation / Alex Conte -- Equality and non-discrimination / Scott Davidson -- Minority rights / Richard Burchill -- Rights of the the family and children / Richard Burchill.*