Indigenous Peoples, Consent and Rights: Troubling Subjects

by Stephen Young

Book Overview

Analysing how Indigenous Peoples come to be identifiable as bearers of human rights, this book considers how individuals and communities claim the right of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) as Indigenous peoples.

The basic notion of FPIC is that states should seek Indigenous peoples' consent before taking actions that will have an impact on them, their territories or their livelihoods. FPIC is an important development for Indigenous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032085150
• ISBN13: 9781032085159
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"