Introduction 1
1 Mandate and roles 15
2 Institutional and procedural architecture 34
3 The Universal Periodic Review 46
4 Legislative role 66
5 Promotional and educational role 73
6 Preventive role 80
7 Fact-finding role 87
8 Protection role 96
9 The Advisory Committee 106
10 NGOs and the council 113
11 Conclusions 120
Notes 130
Select bibliography 137
Index 139