Question

Explain five limitations of human rights​

Answer 1

1. Right to Life: This is the most acclaimed fundamental human right. Every human being has a right to be alive and for his life not to be taken by another individual. There are however some limitations to this right in different statutes. One of the limitations to this right is the execution of the sentence of a court with respect to a criminal offence for which a person has been adjudged guilty.

2. Right to Fair Hearing: Every person who undergoes a civil or criminal matter is entitled to be heard by the court or adjudicatory body before a decision is reached. This right is also not absolute. Where a person is offered the opportunity to speak and defend himself, and such person fails to take such opportunity, such a person cannot complain of this right being breached.

3. Right to Freedom of Movement: While every individual is considered to be entitled to this right to move freely, there are some limitations. One of the limitations associated with this right is the restriction of a person from entering into the private property of another without consent. Doing this amount to trespass and an action may be instituted a trespasser for violating and encroaching into the land of another.

4. Right to freedom of speech: This is the right that entitles a person to speak freely whatever opinion he has. One of the limitations there is to the right to freedom of speech is that a person is not allowed to make false statements or defamatory statements, capable of bringing another person to disrepute.

5. Right to Privacy: This is the right of an individual to carry on affairs of his life without any disturbance or interference from any other person. In modern times, this right involves the right to data protection by employers and those who come in contact with one’s data.

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