Basic rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings, to which all people are entitled
without discrimination.
Keep society fair, just and equal.
1948 UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
30 universal and interdependent articles. UN cannot force states to enshrine in law but set
out obligations of state governments protected by International law. Some are critical of
their bias representation of western beliefs.
1998 Human Rights Act UK law.
Human Rights Norms
Represent ways of living instilled in culture.
Based on moral principles that underpin universally accepted HR standards. UDHR
statements are generally accepted as HR norms but it is a non-binding resolution.
