For questions about human rights and their protection under law. "Human rights" are those that are broadly recognized as both universal and worthy of respect by law even if not explicitly protected by law.
Questions tagged [human-rights]
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Who is supposed to teach the law to the citizens?
As I understand, in general, not knowing the law does not excuse violating it.
That should apply to most if not all jurisdictions in most cases with very few exceptions.
From personal experience, never in my life has school, family or anyone ever…
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Can prisoners of war be exchanged against their will?
Assume the following situation:
You live under an authoritarian regime.
Your country is at war with another country, which has a far more favorable human rights record.
Your attitude of your regime is critical, and you see the war as…
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Do armed residents engaging in self-defense count as civilians during armed conflict?
Resident T does not hold any official position in an armed group
An Army or a militia from a foreign country not recognized by T's country, enters T's neighborhood.
T attempts to defend his neighborhood and is subsequently killed.
Was T a civilian…
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Is it legal to purposefully contract COVID-19?
I may have a number of reasons for wanting to intentionally expose myself to the coronavirus. (Examples: I feel more capable of surviving it while I am younger. It reduces my ability to carry and spread the virus once my immune system has…
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Is the EU Settlement Scheme legal?
I moved to the UK 20 years ago when I was a 14-year-old child. I settled here - studied, worked, started my own business, had kids and so on.
Because of the EU membership, I was guaranteed equal treatment with nationals in access to employment,…
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Can U.S. states establish state religions?
The first amendment says:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
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Can I waive my statutory rights?
I've noticed that Steam has recently added this bit of text to its review and confirm page:
By clicking the button below to proceed you agree that Valve provides you immediate access to digital content as soon as you complete your purchase, without…
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Can a potential juror plead the fifth?
I am interested in the law surrounding jurors. During juror selection (voir dire) a potential jurors can be asked questions to determine their suitability to serve on the jury. Is it ever legal for a juror to refuse to answer any question? Could…
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What are the formal requirements to cite the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in U.S. courts?
I understand that there has been no attempt to broaden protections subject to civil rights in the U.S. on the grounds of human rights so there is likely no example for such a reference, but U.S. courts probably see UDHR references in immigration…
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Are there any provisions in Britain which render improperly obtained criminal evidence judicially inadmissible?
If evidence of wrongdoing is uncovered through improper investigative measures, what protections are there for the subjects of these improper investigations in U.K. law?
Must one still answer for evidence of any wrongdoing no matter how it is…
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Failing to mention when questioned something you later rely on in court
If you are arrested in the UK, you'll hear that your rights include a rider inserted by the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, after "you do not have to say anything":
But, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned…
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Where are non-binary and intersex prisoners kept?
I have been racking my brain trying to figure this out.
When a non-binary character has to be imprisoned, how is the correctional facility determined since most if not all are binary?
My particular interest is on intersex, genderfluid, and agender…
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Self incrimination vs. obstruction of justice / destruction of evidence
Suppose a police officer has probable cause to arrest me based on evidence in plain sight. He wants to initiate a search pursuant to arrest.
Before the officer can detain me, I put the (alleged) evidence in a place where it is accessible, but if…
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Is it legal to be detained by a private rail or bus company for not having a valid ticket?
My question relates specifically to the UK.
Is it legal for a private company, say a train or bus company, to detain you if they determine that you don't have a valid ticket? Furthermore, if it is legal, what rights do you have in such…
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Why do television actors have to give permission for the use of old footage of their characters?
Inspired by this question on SciFi&Fantasy.SE. The background is that Terry Farrell, an actress on the series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, left the show on bad terms after the sixth season. The following year, the series finale featured several…
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