General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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|
XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to remedy
|
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to life
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I
Every human being has the right to life, liberty and the security of his person.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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|
XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under
applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under
applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under
applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under
applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under
applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to freedom of opinion and expression
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IV
Every person has the right to freedom of investigation, of opinion, and of the expression and dissemination of ideas, by any medium whatsoever.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to life
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I
Every human being has the right to life, liberty and the security of his person.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to liberty and security of person
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I
Every human being has the right to life, liberty and the security of his person.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to liberty and security of person
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XXV
No person may be deprived of his liberty except in the cases and according to the procedures established by pre-existing law.
No person may be deprived of liberty for nonfulfillment of obligations of a purely civil character.
Every individual who has been deprived of his liberty has the right to have the legality of his detention ascertained without delay by a court, and the right to be tried without undue delay or, otherwise, to be released. He also has the right to humane treatment during the time he is in custody.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association
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XXI
Every person has the right to assemble peaceably with others in a formal public meeting or an informal gathering, in connection with matters of common interest of any nature.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association
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XXII
Every person has the right to associate with others to promote, exercise and protect his legitimate interests of a political, economic, religious, social, cultural, professional, labor union or other nature.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to remedy
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.10
States should welcome and facilitate the participation of users of land, fisheries and forests in order to be fully involved in a participatory process
of tenure governance, inter alia, formulation and implementation of policy and law and decisions on territorial development, as appropriate to the
roles of State and non-state actors, and in line with national law and legislation |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to remedy
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIV
Every person has the right to work, under proper conditions, and to follow his vocation freely, insofar as existing conditions of employment permit.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to participation
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
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XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests. |
Right to property
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XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.7
States should define and publicize opportunities for civil society, private sector and academia to contribute to developing and implementing policy, legal and organizational frameworks as appropriate. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to freedom of religion
|
|
III
Every person has the right freely to profess a religious faith, and to manifest and practice it both in public and in private.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries.
He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to property
|
|
XXIII
Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the essential needs of decent living and helps to maintain the dignity of the individual and of the home.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration are consistent with their existing obligations under national
and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments
under applicable regional and international instruments |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
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XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
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II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
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XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
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XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XVIII
Every person may resort to the courts to ensure respect for his legal rights. There should likewise be available to him a simple, brief procedure whereby the courts will protect him from acts of authority that, to his prejudice, violate any fundamental constitutional rights.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
XXVI
Every accused person is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
Every person accused of an offense has the right to be given an impartial and public hearing, and to be tried by courts previously established in accordance with pre-existing laws, and not to receive cruel, infamous or unusual punishment.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to participation
|
|
XX
Every person having legal capacity is entitled to participate in the government of his country, directly or through his representatives, and to take part in popular elections, which shall be by secret ballot, and shall be honest, periodic and free.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXIV
Every person has the right to submit respectful petitions to any competent authority, for reasons of either general or private interest, and the right to obtain a prompt decision thereon.
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