Nature and Characteristics of Human Rights — KSLU Hr Notes

Nature and Characteristics of Human Rights

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    R["Nature of Human Rights"]:::root
    R --> A["Inherent — Born with the person; not given by State"]:::leaf
    R --> B["Universal — Apply to all humans without discrimination"]:::leaf
    R --> C["Inalienable — Cannot be sold or surrendered"]:::leaf
    R --> D["Indivisible — Civil + Political + Social + Economic — one set"]:::leaf
    R --> E["Dynamic — Grow with society; new rights added e.g. Privacy"]:::leaf
    R --> F["Limited — Not absolute; subject to public order and morality"]:::leaf
    R --> G["Linked to Duties — Right of one = duty of another"]:::leaf

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Quick Test: A government says “You can speak freely only if you praise the ruling party.” — This violates Universality (only some get it) and Inalienability (the right is made conditional).