Human Rights Lawyers Resurrect My Belief in Law as Justice
I am not impressed by other lawyers I’ve seen in action who set aside their values to serve those who are only interested in self interest. I am interested in lawyers who stand out in the crowd, who actually care about Justice. They will win my heart every time. I ask lawyers to… Continue reading
Australia Human Rights Violations
What is interesting below is that the Australian Government reduced cooperation from the United Nations when it was criticised. They don’t appear to be able to handle criticism in areas. This comes from personal and organisational insecurity. This is also apparent from reports to reduce funding of the ABC given its criticism. … Continue reading
Human Rights Watch 2018: Frontal Attack On Values of Inclusivity, Tolerance, and Respect
The values that lie at the heart of human rights are values of inclusivity, tolerance, and respect. The word ‘intolerable’ comes to mind. Our attitude towards human rights turns inward.
We will not understand the importance of these values until our own human rights are violated. Only then does empathy arise.
https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf
World… Continue reading
Why a Human Rights Act for Canberra (ACT) not Australia?
The Human Rights Act was passed on 2 March 2017. I remember exactly what I was doing that day. For me the right to Freedom of Speech, the Right to a Fair Hearing, the Right to Equality and Equality before the law are important. I’ve experienced myself silenced, repressed, denied a fair… Continue reading
Australia no Bill of Rights or Human Rights Act? Why?
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/how-are-human-rights-protected-australian-law
How are human rights protected in Australian law?
Published 2006. For updated and more detailed information see:
- Magna Carta – the story of our freedom. 800th Anniversary Student and teacher resources from the Australian Human Rights Commission. (15 June 2015)
- Common law rights and human rights scrutiny
- National Human Rights… Continue reading
UK Human Rights Act 1998
Given the human rights abuses here in Australia, why doesn’t Australia have a Human Rights Act?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Act_1998
Human Rights Act 1998
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