The relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights 1997, para. 4
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
In considering sanctions, it is essential to distinguish between the basic objective of applying political and economic pressure upon the governing élite of the country to persuade them to conform to international law, and the collateral infliction of suffering upon the most vulnerable groups within the targeted country. For that reason, the sanctions regimes established by the Security Council now include humanitarian exemptions designed to permit the flow of essential goods and services destined for humanitarian purposes. It is commonly assumed that these exemptions ensure basic respect for economic, social and cultural rights within the targeted country.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Governance & Rule of Law
Humanitarian
Personnes concernées
All
N.A.
Année
1997
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 8, The relationship between economic sanctions and respect for economic, social and cultural rights (1997), para. 4.