Right to Life
The right to life is the most fundamental of all human rights. This right is based on the belief that
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Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Liberty Victoria is dedicated to the protection, strengthening and promotion of civil liberties and human rights. These encompass a range
Right to Liberty and Freedom of Movement
Along with the right to life, the right to liberty is one of the most fundamental human rights. The right
Freedom from Torture
Torture is the intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering (of a physical or mental nature) on a person. The
Detention and the Treatment of Prisoners
The right to liberty is not absolute and persons found guilty of serious crimes can properly be deprived of their
Freedom of Association
Freedom of association is fundamental to a free and democratic society. For a functioning democracy people must be free to
Right to Privacy and Freedom from Surveillance
The right to privacy is the right to be free from undue surveillance by Government or anyone else. Surveillance by
Freedom of Thought and Belief
The human right of freedom of thought and belief is fundamental and unqualified. It includes freedom of conscience, religion and
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression includes not only freedom of speech but freedom of artistic expression and freedom to communicate generally. The
Protection of Families and Reproductive Rights
The protection of families is recognised in article 23 of the ICCPR and section 17 of the Victorian Charter of
Freedom to take part in Public Life
Freedom to take part in public life extends to the right to vote, the right to engage in political activity,
Freedom from Discrimination and Cultural Rights
The right to equality is fundamental. As a free-standing right it is declared in article 26 of the ICCPR, and