Why Are States Inconsistent in Their Enforcement of Human Rights

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why are states inconsistent in their enforcement of human rights law?

• A)There is significant support for human rights norms but few incentives to punish those who violate human rights.
• B)There is significant support for human rights norms but no way to punish those who violate human rights.
• C)There is significant support for human rights norms,but current international human rights law is unrealistic about what rights should be enforced.
• D)Only weak states truly support human rights norms,and they are too weak to enforce human rights law in stronger states.
• E)States sign human rights treaties,but there is little real acceptance of international human rights norms.

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