The Human Right of Self-Defense

Is there a human right to defend oneself against a violent attacker? Is there an individual right to arms under international law? Conversely, are governments guilty of human rights violations if they do not enact strict gun control laws?

David B. Kopel, Paul Gallant, and Joanne D. Eisen have a new article published in the Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law. Access it by clicking on the title link to the BYU current journal page, and then clicking on the 3rd item down.

[Via Paul Gallant]

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