Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Naturalistic Fallacy, International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights, Welfare Rights
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The right holders right holder: - are all human beings. American conv. on hr: - every person has the right to have his life respected. This right shall be protected by law (no arbitration of life) Hr cooperation: - legal persons have no feelings or dignity. Certain rights naturally express themselves through cooperation. Excepting cooperation from protection can lead to gaps in the system. Citizens united v. federal election commission: - law restricting contributions from cooperation is unconst. (freedom of speech) Collective rights: - hr = rights of indiv. (tied historically to individuality and liberty) Adding collective dimensions to rights that protect indiv. , also protects a group and its customs. They may enter into conflict with indiv. rights (death penalty) animals: - may be protected by the protection of environment. Universality and relativism universality: - every human being has the same hr.