The European Social Charter and its protocols, as well as the revised Social The European Social and its protocols, as well as the revised Social Charter, constitute the Council of Europe's principal instruments in upholding, both in law and in practice, the principle of social rights for all within the member states.
This book is an essential and comprehensive reference for those seeking to gain knowledge of the Charter and an understanding of its mechanisms. The texts show the progress of adoptions and ratifications by an increasing number of European countries, as well as the rules of procedure of the different organs involved in the Charter's functioning. It also features official decisions taken by these organs since the Charter's entry into force in order to establish, develop and carry out the system of supervision of its application.