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- Publisher
- Brill
- Copyright
- Copyright 1992 by Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
- ISSN
- 0902-7351
- eISSN
- 1571-8107
- DOI
- 10.1163/15718107-90000020
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Greta Gunnarsd6ttir When it was suggested that I give this lecture on domestic implementation of international commitments in the field of human rights in Iceland I was asked not to give a speech of praise and glory, but to be critical in order to encourage some discussion. While the human rights situation in Iceland is pretty good, it is not perfect and further work remains to be done. I will therefore concentrate on matters where I consider further development to be needed for the benefit of human rights and hope the issues that 1'11 raise will encourage some discussion afterwards. Icelandic law versus international treaties on human rights The position of the Ombudsman of the Althing (Parliament) was formally established in 1987. One of his functions is to bring what he considers to be inadequate I in the law to the attention of the public authorities. In fulfilling this duty, the Ombudsman wrote a letter to the Prime Minister and President of the Althing in December 1988, where he stated that some general provisions on important human rights were lacking in the Constitution. As examples, he mentioned the freedom of opinion, the principle of equality, a ban against
Journal
Nordic Journal of International Law – Brill
Published: Apr 16, 2014