Human Rights Flashcards
A country that advocates the observance of human rights believes that its own human rights record will serve as an example for other countries to follow.
Setting the examples
From different countries wherever they meet often address and discuss important human rights concerns during private meetings.
Diplomatic Initiatives
3.Most countries have immigration laws that allow person who are fleeing their homelands due to persecution in the account of their cultural, religious and political beliefs. As a general rule, any foreign national who flees his country, will not be granted asylum. He may however be granted a temporary refuge if his life or safety is in immediate danger. Those, however who request for political asylum on a base in a foreign territory or on a ship on the high seas (international waters) will not be turned over said refugees to another country without the approval of the government exercising sovereignty over such territory or vessel.
Providing Asylum to Political Refugees.
When the means of diplomacy and example fail to work, the government officials of concerned countries may issue public statements against a particular country that refuses to observe and implement Human Rights and the provisions of the International Law.
Pressure of World Opinion
Countries that provide humanitarian assistance for development and economic relief for less developed countries, may withhold aid when the recipient country continuously violate Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
Suspension of Foreign Assistance
Countries that are unsatisfied with the consistently appalling record human right violations of a particular country may reduce or terminate economic relations with that country.
Implementation of Economic Sanctions
7.The United Nations and other regional organizations all over the world may resort to concerted actions to put political and economic pressure on countries that commit human rights abuses. The United Nations follow a formal process of acting on and investigating reported human right violations in its member countries. Although the adoption of persuasive measures is the primary tool, the U.N. can vote to impose severe economic sanctions against human rights violator country.
Actions of United Nations and Regional Organization
Known as the “Miranda Doctrine” as laid down by the U.S Supreme Court, the accused has the right to be warned prior to any questioning that:
a.He has the right to remain silent and make self-incriminating statements.
b.Anything that he says can be used against him in a court of law.
c.He has the right to presence of any attorney, and that if he cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for him prior to any questioning if he so desires.
Rights of Person Prior to Investigation
the rights of the accused while undergoing investigation as embodied in Article III-Bill of Rights
Rights of Person Under Investigation
What article is the:
Right to remain silent and not to answer any questions that may
incriminate him.
Under Article III-Bill of Rights
What article is the:
Right to counsel or a lawyer of his choice to present and whom he can
consult during investigation.
Under Article III-Bill of Rights
What article is the: Right against torture or any form of mental or physical punishment.
What article is the:
Right against torture or any form of mental or physical punishment.
Under Article III-Bill of Rights
What article is the:
Right against secret detention.
Under Article III-Bill of Rights
What article/section is:
Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
Under Section 11
