Abstract

VILLEGAS ERGUETA, Mariana R.. The multifaceted and dynamic interplay between hard law and soft law in the field of international human rights law. Rev Cien Cult [online]. 2015, vol.19, n.35, pp.185-202. ISSN 2077-3323.

Two principal methods for creating international rules have evolved over the last centuries: treaties and custom. Although, the rapidly growing world community has raised a new challenge: the need to reach agreement regarding issues of common interest, inter alia, human rights. In the current scenario, not only the interaction of states is relevant to the process of formation of international law, but also the interrelation of international organizations. These latter actors have brought to the forefront a new instrument to reflect general consensus, namely, the so-called 'soft law'. Even though 'soft law' is not catalogued as a traditional source of international law, the author displays the rationale underpinning its increasing relevance in the human rights field.

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