Social Rights and the Constitutional Moment: Learning from Chile and International Experiences

Edited by Koldo Casla, Magdalena Sepúlveda, Vicente Silva, and Valentina Contreras

University of Essex & Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

This fascinating new study explores the opportunities to enhance environmental and social rights when drafting a new constitution. Looking in-depth at the lessons to be learnt from the Chilean experience, ahead of its referendum on its proposed new constitution, it offers both an academic and practitioner analysis of constitutional building. In addition, it reflects experiences from the Global South and North, with both an international and comparative perspective. Points of discussions include political economy, the judicial enforceability of social rights, and the participation of vulnerable groups in the drafting of a constitution. A compelling read for all public lawyers.

Koldo Casla is a Lecturer at the School of Law and a member of the Human Rights Centre of the University of Essex, UK.

Magdalena Sepúlveda is the Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Mexico.

Vicente Silva and Valentina Contreras are members of the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Chile.

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