International Bill of Human Rights — KSLU Hr Notes
International Bill of Human Rights
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A["International Bill of Human Rights"]:::root
A --> B["UDHR — 10 Dec 1948 — 30 Articles — Declaration — not binding"]:::doc1
A --> C["ICCPR — 1966 — Treaty — binding — Civil and Political Rights"]:::doc2
A --> D["ICESCR — 1966 — Treaty — binding — Economic Social Cultural Rights"]:::doc3
A --> E["Optional Protocols — Complaints mechanism and Death Penalty Abolition"]:::doc4
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linkStyle default stroke:#888,stroke-width:1px;| Feature | ICCPR | ICESCR |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of rights | Civil & Political | Economic, Social, Cultural |
| State duty | Immediate — “respect and ensure” | Progressive — “take steps” |
| Examples | Life, liberty, fair trial, vote | Work, education, food, health |
| Monitoring body | Human Rights Committee (18 experts) | Committee on ESC Rights (CESCR) |
| Optional Protocols | 2 (Complaint + Death Penalty) | 1 (Complaint, 2008) |
| India ratified? | Yes — 1979 | Yes — 1979 |