Dear all, please read the attached article by Li-ann Thio. Feel free to skip the Singapore part (points 27-54) and focus mainly on sections IV. (Foundational questions and philosophical antecedents), V. (Human rights under siege?) and VI. (Historical origins). If you feel like reading some more, take a peek at the second file - it's the first chapter of this book and it gives you an idea about various human rights protection mechanisms around the world. There is certainly no need to read it in full, but you might be interested in Ch2.1 (pp. 20-25) which focuses on Europe. Looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday!