Book Review of: Ryszard Cholewinksi, Migrant Workers in International Human Rights Law: Their Protection in Countries of Employment

Abstract

This article reviews Migrant Workers in International Human Rights Law: Their Protection in Countries of Employment by Ryszard Cholewinski, a comprehensive look at the rights of migrant workers containing a thorough analysis of the various treaties applicable to migrant workers and a detailed description of the international laws and procedures covering migrants in Europe. The review observes that the lessons that can be gleaned from the book provide helpful tools for scrutinizing the progress of the Working Group on Migrants as well as providing suggestions for making the Working Group more effective.

The review concludes that, despite the exclusion of discussion of serious violations faced by migrant workers (i.e., protection before they leave their countries; the right to life; and the right to freedom of thought and religion), and despite the limited focus on a European system, the book provides a valuable look at the laws and mechanisms that are available to protect migrant workers in the countries of employment.

Keywords: Ryszard Cholewinski, Migrant workers, international human rights law, International Labour Organisation, Convention on Migrant Workers, Working Group on Migrants