Lecture 1 Human Rights (ICCPR)

Preamble Article 1

self determination, people may determine their political status on their own

Preamble Article 2

non discrimination, states must respect and ensure rights

Preamble Article 3

equal rights of men and women

Preamble Article 4

in a state of emergency, many rights will continue to exist as they are non derogable, though some may be taken away

Preamble Article 5

do not misuse rights

Preamble Article 6

right to life

Preamble Article 7

freedom from torture/cruel punishment

Preamble Article 8

freedom from slavery and servitude

Preamble Article 9

protection against arrest

Preamble Article 10

humane treatment to prisoners

Preamble Article 11

no imprisionment if unable to fufill a contract; fair trail & innocent until proven guilty

Preamble Article 12

Freedom of movement and choice of where one wants to live

Preamble Article 13

rights of immigrant in a state before expulsion

Preamble Article 14

equal before courts, fair trail

Preamble Article 15

retroactive laws, cannot be punished today for something legal yesterday

Preamble Article 16

one must recongize themselves under the law

Preamble Article 17

privacy, family, home, reputation considerance

Preamble Article 18

Freedoms of belief and religon

Preamble Article 19

Freedom of expression

Preamble Article 20

prohibit war & hatred

Preamble Article 21

peacefully assembly (protest)

Preamble Article 22

freedom of joining unions to protect interests

Preamble Article 23

Protection of the family and right to marry

Preamble Article 24

rights of a child

Preamble Article 25

take part in public affairs and voting

Preamble Article 26

equality before the law, equal protection

Preamble Article 27

minority rights, they shall practice their own culture in their communities freely

Preamble article 28

Human rights committee established

Preamble article 29

rules of human rights committee members

Preamble article 30

HR commitee no reelection of the same members from countries