Trade Restrictions and Trade Sanctions through the Prism of Human Rights

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to define lawfulness of the use of restrictions and trade sanctions from the perspective of human rights. methods: To achieve the purpose were used as research methods general and special scientific methods. As for the general scientific research methods, the author used system analysis, synthesis and generalisation. The study applied the historical method for analysing the background of this issue, as well as case study for review of activities of the UN Human Rights Council. conclusions: Of special importance is the fact that the term “sanctions” does not have any commonly agreed interpretation. Author demonstrates the importance of concretisation the definition. It is underlined that disputes cause the so-called “secondary” sanctions related with extraterritoriality. It is highlighted the contribution to prove their inadmissibility is currently particularly significant from the point of view of human rights norms. Results: The article examines contemporary interpretations on the issue and definitions of economic sanctions concepts as well. It is shown the essential role of contribution the UN Human Rights Council in the solution of the problem of negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights.