HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOME BOUNDARIES - I HAVE DONE MY DUTY!
SOME OF THE ARTICLES FROM THE UDHR, ECHR AND UKHR, SIDE BY SIDE FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES
Freedom can only be GIVEN to rational and responsible people who Care about boundaries and Recognize the consequences of their own actions on people and society, as a whole. Some people do not care. Some people are also completely void of Common Sense, as adults. When the boundaries of civilized communications and behaviour are crossed, highly adverse consequences can ensue such as verbal and physical attacks, injury and even loss of human life.
This post identifies some of the articles in the UDHR along with the equivalent articles in the ECHR and UKHR act. I have focused on these articles because of the actions of my own blood relations and their associates.
SLAVERY & SERVITUDE
UDHR1948 - Article 4.
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms.
ECHR1950 - Article 4 . Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
UKHR1998 - Article 4 - Prohibition of slavery and forced labour (same text as ECHR1950)
1. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude.
2. No one shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour.
3. For the purpose of this Article the term “forced or compulsory labour” shall not include:
(a) any work required to be done in the ordinary course of detention imposed according to the provisions of Article 5 of this Convention or during conditional release from such detention;
(b) any service of a military character or, in case of conscientious objectors in countries where they are recognised, service exacted instead of compulsory military service;
(c) any service exacted in case of an emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community;
(d) any work or service which forms part of normal civic obligations.
2. No one shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour.
3. For the purpose of this Article the term “forced or compulsory labour” shall not include:
(a) any work required to be done in the ordinary course of detention imposed according to the provisions of Article 5 of this Convention or during conditional release from such detention;
(b) any service of a military character or, in case of conscientious objectors in countries where they are recognised, service exacted instead of compulsory military service;
(c) any service exacted in case of an emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community;
(d) any work or service which forms part of normal civic obligations.
FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE & RELIGION
UDHR1948 - Article 18.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
ECHR1950 - Article 9 . Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
UKHR1998 - Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
2. Freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs shall be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of public safety, for the protection of public order, health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
ECHR1950 - Article 9 . Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
UKHR1998 - Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
2. Freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs shall be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of public safety, for the protection of public order, health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
NOT A FREEDOM To Engage in Hate Crimes - based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation. Religious Affiliations are based on Personal Choice upon reaching the Age Of Majority (18) and not the Identity of Parents and Baptism as a child.
FREEDOM OF OPINION & EXPRESSION
UDHR1948 - Article 19.
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
ECHR1950 - Article 10 . Freedom of Expression
UKHR1998 - Article 10 - Freedom of Expression (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This Article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
2. The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
ECHR1950 - Article 10 . Freedom of Expression
UKHR1998 - Article 10 - Freedom of Expression (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This Article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
2. The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.
NOT A FREEDOM: Defamation (slander and libel), Obscenity, Threats, Lying in court (perjury), contempt of court, Limit the size of public demonstrations, Profanity, Hate speech that is defamatory or causes incitement to violence, Deliver lies to a crowd causing panic, Clear and present danger or Imminent lawless action, such as shouting fire in a crowded theater.
NOT A FREEDOM to prevent Valid Legal Action and Pervert the Course of Justice through defamation and threats; to stop people from receiving and imparting information to the authorities.
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY & ASSOCIATION
UDHR1948 - Article 20.
(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
(2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association.
ECHR1950 - Article 11 . Freedom of assembly and association
UKHR1998 - Article 11 - Freedom of assembly and association (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests.
2. No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of these rights other than such as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. This Article shall not prevent the imposition of lawful restrictions on the exercise of these rights by members of the armed forces, of the police or of the administration of the State.
(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
(2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association.
ECHR1950 - Article 11 . Freedom of assembly and association
UKHR1998 - Article 11 - Freedom of assembly and association (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests.
2. No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of these rights other than such as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. This Article shall not prevent the imposition of lawful restrictions on the exercise of these rights by members of the armed forces, of the police or of the administration of the State.
RESPECT FOR PRIVATE AND FAMILY LIFE
UDHR1948 - Article 12.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.
ECHR1950 - Article 8 . Right to respect for private and family life
UKHR1998 - Article 8 - Right to respect for private and family life (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence.
2. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.
ECHR1950 - Article 8 . Right to respect for private and family life
UKHR1998 - Article 8 - Right to respect for private and family life (same text as ECHR1950)
1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence.
2. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
NOT A FREEDOM - To deny self determination of family members who have reached the age of majority/maturity and to obtain confidential information about a blood relation who has reached the age of majority/maturity. To interfere and destroy employment and work relations, as well as jeopardize financial security.
PROHIBITION OF ABUSE OF RIGHTS
UDHR1948 - Article 30.Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.
ECHR1950 - Article 17 . Prohibition of abuse of rights (same text as ECHR1950)
UKHR1998- Article 17 - Prohibition of abuse of rights
Nothing in this Convention may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein or at their limitation to a greater extent than is provided for in the Convention.
UKHR1998- Article 17 - Prohibition of abuse of rights
Nothing in this Convention may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein or at their limitation to a greater extent than is provided for in the Convention.
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I DID MY DUTY in 1994 (one more job)!
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