The Convention and the Kingdom: How the Netherlands Received the European Convention on Human Rights

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Wiebe Hommes (Universiteit van Amsterdam)

The Convention and the Kingdom

How the Netherlands Received the European Convention on Human Rights

Wiebe Hommes (Universiteit van Amsterdam)

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Cambridge University Press
28 August 2025

European history; Politics & government; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; Law & society

Series: Law in Context

How and why did the European Convention turn from a neglected legal tool into one of the most important human rights documents in legal practice? This book argues this remarkable development wasn't merely the result of a top-down movement initiated by the European Court, but of a far more dynamic process in which the national and European spheres engaged in constant co-creation. Focusing on the Netherlands and uncovering little known archival sources, it lays bare how the Convention was received over time throughout the entire Kingdom. In doing so, it incorporates insight into how European human rights were perceived in Europe and beyond. A much more varied story comes to light in which contingency and interaction take centre stage, and which uncovers the choices that continue to shape the character of the Convention as we know it today.

By: Wiebe Hommes (Universiteit van Amsterdam)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009676816
ISBN 10: 1009676814
Series: Law in Context
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 28 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wiebe Hommes is Assistant Professor in European Law and Legal History at the University of Amsterdam. His research revolves around the history of human rights and European integration, as well as the role of individuals in the creation of (international) law.