from Title 8 - Rights and Freedoms
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 April 2025
This chapter covers civil rights under international human rights law. It includes the right to legal personality, the right to a name, the right to family life, the right to marry, the right to privacy, and the right to respect for home and correspondence. The chapter discusses the legal standards and protections for these rights, the obligations of states to respect and fulfill them, and the role of international bodies in monitoring compliance. It also highlights the challenges in implementing civil rights protections and the importance of adopting comprehensive measures to address violations and ensure effective remedies for victims.
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