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QLDLegal StudiesUnit 4: Human rights in legal contexts
Quick questions on The development of human rights: UDHR 1948 and the 1966 Covenants: QCE Legal Studies
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What are the two 1966 Covenants?Show answer
To translate the UDHR into binding treaty law, the UN General Assembly adopted two covenants in 1966 (both in force 1976).
What is international Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966?Show answer
Civil and political rights: life (article 6), prohibition on torture (article 7), liberty and security (article 9), fair trial (article 14), freedom of expression (article 19), peaceful assembly (article 21), participation in public affairs (article 25), prohibition on discrimination (article 26).
What is international Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966?Show answer
Economic, social and cultural rights: work (article 6), just conditions of work (article 7), social security (article 9), family life (article 10), adequate standard of living (article 11), health (article 12), education (article 13), cultural life (article 15).
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