States’ Positive Obligations Under International Human Rights Law During The Coronavirus Outbreak
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Evidence Requirements to Hold States Accountable Through Litigation and Advocacy
Certain areas of States’ positive obligations depend on whether the State knew or ought to have known about risks, actions or inactions resulting in human rights violations. It is therefore important to collect sufficient evidence as the violations are taking place to strengthen advocacy activities and for potential future litigation; and to ensure that government bodies are being informed about potential risks and incidents. Documentation is thus a key element of legal accountability.