Problem:
The United States declared that the provisions of articles 1 through 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights are not self executing. Please discuss and expand with cases and examples.
What does this declaration mean? And is it valid under International Law? Please support with cases and logical argument.
What are the major differences between the state reporting procedure under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the process of universal periodic review by the UN Human rights Council? Which procedure is more effective in protecting human rights??