Human Rights Flashcards
What are Charter rights?
Rights that are legally outlined and are thus limited by signatory states. However, due to their legal nature they can be enforced.
What are natural rights?
A set of universal moral standards, that aren’t limited to a legal system. But cannot be legally enforced due to their unwritten nature.
What was the universal declaration of human rights in 1948?
It was voted for by 48 countries
0 voted against it
8 states abstained
It was the first time in history when the international community attempted to define a comprehensive code of human rights.
Why did Saudi Arabia abstain from signing the UDHR?
On religious grounds, as the UDHR contravenes with Sharia law, allowing peoples to choose and change their religion.
What was the breakthrough prosecution of the ICTR?
Jean kambanda, the former head of government who was tried and found guilty of genocide.
Who were the breakthrough prosecutions with the ICTY?
President Karadzic
President Milosivic
General Mladic
