"There are certain human rights, established under treaty that may constitute erga omnes obligations for the state parties". Which of the following is the most appropriate meaning of the sentence?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Generally human rights violations are dealt with by the state in which they occur. However, there are certain human rights, established under treaty that may constitute erga omnes obligations for the state parties. This means that there are some violations that are so grave, that any state may take action against such crimes, regardless of whether they occurred in their jurisdiction or not. All states have a shared interest in elimination of such grave violations. This is one of the most empowering features of international human rights law where it does away with the borders and limitations of a domestic body and allows the international community to also seek an active role to protect the rights of citizens of other countries