Human rights are set out and protected in law, but courts are not always a rights-friendly venue. While real victories have been won in court, in many instances costly delays, obstructive procedural rules, legal chicanery, unsympathetic judges, and compromised judiciaries can mean that even the most compelling cases of injustice are dismissed. This section explores what might be gained—and lost—by litigating rights, beyond the success or failure of an individual case. When and how can justice be sought through the courts?
