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HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
The Rights at a Glance |
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1. RIGHT TO LIFE
Everyone's right to life to be protected by law. Lawful deprivations of life are defined. An absolute right with no exceptions |
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2. PROHIBITION OF TORTURE
An absolute right with no exceptions. Implications for Healthcare and Mental Health Law. |
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3. PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND FORCED LABOUR
An absolute right with no exceptions. Exclusions from meaning of "forced labour" defined. |
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4. RIGHT TO LIBERTY AND SECURITY
No deprivation of liberty except in cases specified in accordance with the law. |
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5. RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL
Provides for a fair and public hearing except in the interests of morals, public order, national security, juvenilles or the protection of the private life of parties.
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6. NO PUNISHMENT WITHOUT LAW
An absolute right with no exceptions. |
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7. RIGHT TO RESPECT FOR PRIVATE AND FAMILY LIFE
No interference except in accordance with the law or in the interests of national security, public safety, the economic well being of the country, the prevention of disorder or crime, the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. |
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8. FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
Includes freedom to change religion or beliefs and to manifest these in worship, teaching, practice and observance. |
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9. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and pass on information and ideas. Exclusions include the rights of others and disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary. |
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10. FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
Includes the right to form and join trade unions, or refuse membership of a union. |
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11. RIGHT TO MARRY |
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12. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION
The enjoyment of Convention rights and freedoms irrespective of sex, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status. Might be relevant to the application of existing internal policies. |
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13. PROHIBITION OF ABUSE OF RIGHTS
The convention does not authorise any activity aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms it contains. |
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14. LIMITATION ON USE OF RESTRICTIONS ON RIGHTS
Restrictions permitted under the Convention on rights and freedoms shall not be applied for any purpose other than those for which they have been prescribed. |
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15. PROTECTION OF PROERTY
Entitlement to peaceful enjoyment of possessions subject to the securing of payment of taxes or other contributions or penalties. |
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16. RIGHT TO EDUCATION
No person shall be denied the right to education. Where the State assumes functions in relation to education and teaching, it shall respect the right of parents to ensure such education and teaching conform with their own religious and philosophical convictions. |
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17. RIGHT TO FREE ELECTIONS
Free elections at reasonable intervals be secret ballot. |
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18. ABSOLUTION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Derogation in time of emergency.
A government may derogate from its Convention obligations during war or other public emergency.
Restriction on political activity of liens permissible in certain circumstances. |
