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28. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights¹ protects civil and political rights including the right to life², the right to liberty³ and the right to a fair hearing before an independent and impartial tribunal or court⁴ as well as freedoms including freedom of expression⁵ and conscience⁶. The Covenant is largely based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

(3) United Nations

24. Establishment and role of United Nations.

25. The treaty mechanisms.

26. International Court of Justice.

27. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

28. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

29. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

30. Convention Against Torture.

31. Convention for the Protection of Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

32. The law of armed conflict.

33. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

34. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

35. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

36. Convention on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers.

37. Convention on the Rights of the Child.