The Word “laws” in Article 30 of the American Convention on Human Rights

Abstract

Treaties — Interpretation — Ordinary meaning of words — Context — Object and purpose of treaty — Human rights agreement — Provision for restriction of rights by “laws” — Meaning of “laws” — American Convention on Human Rights, 1969, Article 30

Human rights — Derogations — Provision for restriction of rights by “laws” enacted for reasons of general interest — Meaning — Nature of human rights agreements — Inter-American Court of Human Rights