Collective Complaints as a Means for Protecting Social Rights in Europe - (Anthem Impact) by Giuseppe Palmisano (Paperback)

About the Book

This monograph explores and clarifies the specific features of the collective complaints procedure, established by the treaty system of the European Social Charter.

Book Synopsis

This monograph explores and clarifies the specific features of the collective complaints procedure, established by the treaty system of the European Social Charter as an instrument for the protection of social rights, in the light of its evolutive application by the European Committee of Social Rights.

Review Quotes

'One of the greatest virtues of the book lies in underlining the specific nature and impact of the collective complaints procedure before the European Committee of Social Rights as the most effective mechanism in Europe in the field of social rights.' -Dr. Jimena Quesada, University of Valencia, Spain

'The arguments in the book are well-supported by primary materials from the European Social Charter system, and the author demonstrates a deep understanding of that material. Appropriate use is made of international law scholarship and general international human rights law scholarship. The book addresses all the key issues of the collective complaints system and stays focused on those issues.' -Dr Holly Cullen, The University of Western, Canada

'The collective complaints procedure before the European Committee of Social Rights is one of the most powerful tools to uphold social rights in Europe, yet it is also among the least well understood. Giuseppe Palmisano is uniquely well positioned to provide this assessment: his contribution is an indispensable guide not only to the users, but also to all those who care about social justice in Europe.' -Olivier De Schutter is the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.

About the Author

Giuseppe Palmisano, former President and currently General Rapporteur of the European Committee of Social Rights, is Full Professor of International Law at the University of Roma Tre.