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Devolved and Evolved: Human Rights in Wales

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European Human Rights Law Review, Issue: 1, Pages: 78 - 86

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The Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) is a statement of entitlements for all humanity, setting forth civil and political rights, as well as economic and social rights. The aspiration of the UDHR is given legal form in international law through United Nations (UN) human rights treaties. Th...

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Published in: European Human Rights Law Review
ISSN: 1361-1526
Published: Sweet & Maxwell 2024
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