Australia and International Law

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts related to Australia's role in international law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

A declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, recognizing the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family.

Treaty

An agreement between countries that can be legally binding if the countries intend for it to be binding.

Bilateral Treaty

A treaty between two countries.

Multilateral Treaty

A treaty involving three or more countries.

Declaration

An international agreement that is not necessarily legally binding, used for various international purposes.

Convention

A binding formal agreement between states or between states and non-state entities, such as the UN.

Preamble

The introductory statement in a legal document, outlining its purposes and principles.

Article 1 of the UDHR

States that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Article 2 of the UDHR

Guarantees that everyone is entitled to rights and freedoms without distinction of any kind.

Human Rights Abuses

Violations of the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

A key international human rights treaty that commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals.

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

A covenant that ensures the protection and promotion of economic, social, and cultural rights.