bill of rights Flashcards
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DEfine international bill of rights
the centre of all international human rights insturments such as the UDHR, ICCPR & ICESCR
Define Human Rights
the fundamental rights that are considered to belong to every peron regardless of race, gender, age, nationality or religion
define bill of rights
a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of citizens of any state, country or federation
define the role of the UDHR
A statment of principles to which nations aspire to adopt, when and where possible, into domestic law
30 princplies
role of the ICCPR
to protect civil and political rights
freedom from torture/degrading treatment, fair trial rights, freedom of thought, religion and expression, equality and non-discrimination, life liberaty and association
role of ICESCR
ensure the protection of economic, social and cultural rights
freedom from discrimination, right to work and fair working conditiond, right to social security, adequate and sufficient standard of living, access to healthcare and education
purpose of CRSR & PRSR
refugees
lays down the basic minimum standards for the treatment of refugees (non-refoulemt)
role of ICERD
racial discrimination
to eliminate racial discrimination and the promotion of understanding among all races
role of CEDAW
discrimination against women
provides basis for realising equality between women and men - ensuring women’s equal access and opportunities to/in political life and condems discrimination against women in all its forms
role of CRC
recognises the specific human rights of the child and the assistance needed for a child to be raised empowered and independent - given because of childrens vulnerbility
role of Parliamentary Scrutiny Act 2011
peice of AUS’ framework of laws that seek to protect HR domestically
