Biotechnologies and International Human Rights (Hardcover)

Part I. Overview and Cross-cutting Issues 1. Genetic Resources, Biotechnology and Human Rights: The International Legal Framework F Francioni 2. State Responsibility for Violations of Basic Principles of Bioethics P-M Dupuy Part II. Bioethics and Human Genetics 3. Ethical Pluralism and the Regulation of Modern Biotechnology R Brownsword 4. Consolidating Bio-rights in Europe S Millns 5. UNESCO Standard-setting Activities on Bioethics: Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick A Yusuf 6. The Normative Spectrum of an Ethically-inspired Legal Instrument : The 2005 Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights H Boussard Part III. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 7. Agricultural Biotechnology and the Right to Food K Mechlem and T Raney 8. A Case Study of the European Union's Regulation of GMOs: Environment, Health, Consumer Rights and Economic Freedom E Righini 9. Biogenetic Resources and Indigenous Peoples' Rights F Lenzerini Part IV. Intellectual Property Rights and Trade Issues 10. Biotechnology, Human Rights and International Economic Law E-U Petersmann 11. Genetic Engineering, Trade and Human Rights T Cottier 12. Patents, Biotechnology and Human Rights: The Preservation of Biodiverse Resources for Future Generations F Abbott Part V. Participatory Rights and Remedies 13. Citizens' Rights and Participation in the Regulation of Biotechnology D Galligan Part VI. International Humanitarian Law 14. Offensive Military Applications of Biotechnologies: Loopholes in the Law? L Vierucci