International Bill of Human Rights — KSLU Hr Notes

International Bill of Human Rights

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    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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FeatureICCPRICESCR
Nature of rightsCivil & PoliticalEconomic, Social, Cultural
State dutyImmediate — “respect and ensure”Progressive — “take steps”
ExamplesLife, liberty, fair trial, voteWork, education, food, health
Monitoring bodyHuman Rights Committee (18 experts)Committee on ESC Rights (CESCR)
Optional Protocols2 (Complaint + Death Penalty)1 (Complaint, 2008)
India ratified?Yes — 1979Yes — 1979

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