Using Universal Periodic Review Recommendations in UK Courts.

This article examines the use of United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations in UK domestic law and courts. It provides legal practitioners with guidance on how to locate, analyze, and apply UPR recommendations in court cases. The article emphasizes the legal significance of UPR recommendations and their potential to establish customary international law and inform treaty interpretation. It also highlights examples of how UPR recommendations have been utilized in relation to specific issues. The article concludes by advocating for increased engagement with the UPR in legal proceedings due to its universal nature and ability to identify areas of agreement in international human rights law. [Extracted from the article]