11 Human Rights And Bill Of Rights

Summary

The video script discusses the fundamental nature of human rights, which are inherent to all individuals regardless of background or beliefs. It highlights the universality and inalienability of these rights, emphasizing their importance in allowing people to live with dignity and freedom from abuse. The script further explains different classes of rights, including natural, constitutional, statutory, and political rights, and outlines specific rights protected by the 1987 Philippine Constitution, such as the right to due process, freedom of expression, and the right against torture. It underscores the role of the Bill of Rights in safeguarding citizens' rights and privileges.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Human rights are universal and inalienable, applying to every person regardless of their origin, beliefs, or lifestyle.
• 🔒 These rights are inherent and cannot be taken away; they are not granted by governments but are fundamental to human dignity and peace.
• 📜 The concept of human rights predates formal law, being 'inscribed in the hearts of people' long before legal documents were drafted.
• 😡 Despite their universality, human rights violations are widespread, highlighting the ongoing struggle for their protection and enforcement.
• 🌐 The United Nations emphasizes the interdependence and indivisibility of human rights, where the state of one right can impact others.
• 🏛 Human rights are categorized into natural rights (from God), constitutional rights (protected by law), statutory rights (provided by legislation), and political and economic rights.
• 📝 The Philippine Constitution of 1987, specifically Article 3, enshrines a comprehensive list of rights and freedoms for its citizens.
• 🚫 The Bill of Rights in the Philippine Constitution includes prohibitions on torture, unreasonable searches, and self-incrimination, among other protections.
• 🏢 Economic rights allow individuals to access resources and engage in professions, contributing to their ability to provide for themselves and their families.
• 🏛️ The right to due process and equality before the law ensures fair treatment and justice for all individuals in legal matters.
• 🗳️ Political rights enable citizens to participate in governance and influence the administration, fostering a democratic society.
• 🏡 The right to abode includes the freedom to immigrate and work in a country without immigration restrictions, exemplifying personal freedom.

Q & A

What are human rights and why are they important?

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person from birth until death, regardless of their origin, beliefs, or lifestyle. They are important because they allow individuals to live in dignity and peace, protecting them from abuses by institutions or individuals.

What does the term 'Universal inalienable rights' mean?

Universal inalienable rights refer to rights that belong to all individuals, no matter who they are or where they are from, and cannot be taken away unless a specific situation calls for it, as defined by the United Nations.

How are human rights described in terms of their impact on each other?

Human rights are described as interdependent and indivisible, meaning that the fulfillment or violation of one right can directly affect others.

What does the principle of non-discrimination in human rights entail?

The principle of non-discrimination in human rights means that all people should be protected and respected without prejudice, regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, or political leaning.

What are the different classes of rights mentioned in the script?

The different classes of rights mentioned are natural rights, constitutional rights, statutory rights, and political rights, each with specific implications and protections.

What are natural rights and why are they considered a gift from God?

Natural rights are rights that are considered inherent and inalienable, such as the right to live and the right to be loved. They are seen as a gift from God because they exist independently of any government or legal system.

Can you explain the concept of constitutional rights?

Constitutional rights are rights that are conferred and protected by a country's constitution, such as the right to due process and the prohibition of torture.

What are statutory rights and how do they differ from constitutional rights?

Statutory rights are rights provided by laws that are promulgated by the lawmaking body and can be abolished by the same body, such as the right to a minimum wage or the right to preliminary investigation. They differ from constitutional rights in that they are not as deeply entrenched in the legal system.

How do economic rights relate to the concept of democracy?

Economic rights, in a democratic context, refer to the rights to have access to certain resources like land, labor, and capital, which enable individuals to practice their chosen profession or find work, thus supporting their livelihood.

What does the 1987 Philippine Constitution say about human rights?

The 1987 Philippine Constitution, specifically Article 3 or the Bill of Rights, declares and protects the rights and privileges of Filipino citizens, including prohibition from torture, the right to due process, and the right to privacy.

Can you provide an example of a right mentioned in the Bill of Rights that protects against unlawful practices?

An example is the right against unreasonable searches and seizures, which protects individuals from violations of their privacy and property without proper legal justification.

Outlines

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🌟 Human Rights: Universal and Inalienable

This paragraph delves into the fundamental concept of human rights, emphasizing their universality and inalienability. Human rights are described as basic rights and freedoms inherent to every individual, regardless of their background or lifestyle. The paragraph highlights the importance of these rights in allowing individuals to live with dignity and peace, protected from abuses by institutions or individuals. It also touches on the United Nations' stance on human rights, referring to them as interdependent and indivisible, and outlines various classes of rights, including natural, constitutional, statutory, and political rights. The paragraph concludes with a reference to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which enshrines these rights and includes specific protections such as the prohibition of torture and the right to due process.

05:01

📜 Constitutional Rights and Legal Protections

The second paragraph continues the discussion on human rights by focusing on the legal framework that supports them, particularly within the context of the Philippine Constitution. It outlines various rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, such as the prohibition of torture, the right to due process, equality before the law, and privacy rights. The paragraph also covers the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and religious worship, as well as the right to abode and change one's place of residence without restrictions. Additionally, it mentions the right to information, the right to form associations, and the right to just compensation for private property taken for public use. The summary also includes the rights of the accused, such as the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to a speedy trial, concluding with a mention of rights against self-incrimination, involuntary servitude, and other forms of punishment and legal protections.

Keywords

💡Human Rights

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms to which every individual is entitled, from birth to death, regardless of nationality, belief, or lifestyle. They are the basis for living in dignity and peace, and are protected against abuses by institutions or individuals. In the video, human rights are emphasized as universal and inalienable, applying to all people everywhere, and are a central theme throughout the script.

💡Universal Rights

Universal rights refer to the concept that certain rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of who they are or where they come from. The video mentions that these rights cannot be taken away and are recognized by the United Nations, highlighting the global consensus on the importance of these rights.

💡Indivisible

Indivisible rights suggest that human rights are interconnected and that the violation or fulfillment of one right can impact others. The script uses this term to emphasize the interdependence of rights and the importance of considering the broader implications of human rights issues.

💡Nondiscriminatory

Nondiscriminatory rights mean that human rights should be protected for all people without bias based on race, nationality, gender, religion, or political beliefs. The video script underscores the importance of treating all individuals equally when it comes to human rights.

💡Natural Rights

Natural rights are considered gifts from God or inherent to all individuals by virtue of their humanity. The script mentions the right to live and the right to be loved as examples of natural rights, which are seen as unalienable and fundamental.

💡Constitutional Rights

Constitutional rights are those that are conferred and protected by a country's constitution, such as the right to due process. The video script refers to these rights as being part of the legal framework that ensures the protection of individuals' freedoms and rights.

💡Statutory Rights

Statutory rights are those provided by laws enacted by legislative bodies and can be abolished by the same bodies. The script gives examples such as the right to a preliminary investigation and the right to receive minimum wage, illustrating how these rights are established and can be subject to change by legislation.

💡Political Rights

Political rights enable individuals to participate in the governance of their country, influencing decisions that affect them. The video script discusses these rights in the context of citizenship, emphasizing the importance of allowing people to have a voice in their administration.

💡Economic Rights

Economic rights pertain to the access individuals have to resources such as land, labor, and capital, which allow them to practice a profession or find work. The script mentions these rights in the context of a democratic society, where people should have the means to provide for themselves.

💡Philippine Constitution

The 1987 Philippine Constitution is highlighted in the script as the document that protects the rights and privileges of Filipino citizens. It includes 22 sections under the Bill of Rights that safeguard various aspects of human rights, such as prohibition from torture and the right to due process.

💡Bill of Rights

The term 'Bill of Rights' in the script refers to the section of the Philippine Constitution that enumerates and protects the rights of the citizens. It includes rights against unreasonable searches and seizures, freedom of expression, and the right to a speedy trial, among others, and is integral to the discussion of human rights in the video.

Highlights

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms inherent to every person from birth until death, regardless of background or beliefs.

Human rights allow individuals to live in dignity and peace, protecting them from abuses by institutions or individuals.

Despite universal recognition, human rights violations persist globally.

The United Nations defines universal inalienable rights applicable to all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.

Human rights are interdependent and indivisible; the state of one right can affect others.

Human rights are equal and nondiscriminatory, ensuring protection for all people without prejudice.

Natural rights are considered gifts from God, such as the right to live and be loved, and cannot be taken away.

Constitutional rights are conferred and protected by the Constitution, like due process.

Statutory rights are provided by and can be abolished by lawmaking bodies, such as the right to a minimum wage.

Political rights enable citizens to participate in and influence the administration of their country.

Economic rights ensure access to resources like land and capital for individuals to practice their chosen profession.

The 1987 Philippine Constitution, particularly Article 3, protects a wide range of Filipino citizens' rights and privileges.

The Bill of Rights includes prohibition of torture and mandates compensation and rehabilitation for torture victims.

Citizens have the right to due process and equality before the law, protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Freedom of expression, assembly, and religious worship are fundamental rights under the Bill of Rights.

The right to abode includes freedom to immigrate and work in a country without immigration restrictions.

Citizens have the right to information on public matters, forming associations, and just compensation for private property taken for public use.

The accused has rights including the right to remain silent, an attorney, bail, and a speedy trial.

The right against self-incrimination, involuntary servitude, and cruel and unusual punishment are also protected.

Citizens are protected against double jeopardy, exile, and bill of attainder under the Bill of Rights.

Transcripts

now let's talk about human rights human

rights are the basic rights and freedoms

that belongs to every person in the

world from birth until death they apply

regardless of where you are from what

you believe or how you choose to live

your life no one can take it away from

you it is not a gift they are basic

rights we have simply because we are

human it is inscribed in the hearts of

people they were there long before

lawmakers drafted their first

Proclamation and it allows a person to

live in dignity and in peace away from

the abuses that can be inflicted by

abusive institutions or individuals but

the fact remains that there are rampant

human rights violations around the

world and as according to the Nations uh

United Nations we have what we call

Universal inalienable rights it belongs

to all whoever and wherever they are and

cannot be taken away unless a specific

situations calls for it we have what we

call interdependent and indivisible

whatever happens to even one right

fulfillment or violation can directly

affect others we have equal and

nondiscriminatory that says that human

rights will be protecting all people

regardless of race nationality gender

religion and political leaning among

others they should be respected without

prejudice and we have certain uh classes

of Rights we have natural rights which

is a gift from God that no one can take

from you right to live and right to be

loved and we have constitutional rights

that is conferred and protected by the

Constitution like due process we have

also what we call Stat

rights that will be provided by law

promulgated by the lawmaking body and

consequently make may be abolished by

the same body right to preliminary

investigation right to receive minimum

wage and we also have what we call

political rights that will be enabling

people to participate in running and

influencing the

administration cils which will be

belonging to person by reason of

citizenship as we've talked about in our

citizenship section and we have our

economic rights which

means uh Democratic country we have the

rights to have certain resources such as

land labor physical and financial

Capital to practice our own profession

of chosen or which profession that you

have chosen and of course the ability to

provide for yourself by finding a job or

work and where do human rights come from

it is protected by the 1987 Philippine

Constitution Article 3 or the Bill of

Rights so we do have 22 sections that

declares a pH Filippino citizens rights

and privileges that the constitution has

to protect no matter what like

prohibition from the use of torture

Force violence threat intimidation or

any other means which viate Free Will

and mandates the compensation and

Rehabilitation of victims of torture or

similar practices in their

families Bill of Rights we have the

right to doe process and equality before

the law the rights against unreasonable

searches and cures rights to privacy in

communication and

correspondence freedom of expression and

assembly freedom of religious worship

the right to Abode and of changing the

same so when you say

Abode as you can try to see here it is

the freedom

to

immigrate into a particular

country so you can live or work in the

UK without any immigration restrictions

for

example and we can we also have the

right to information on matters of

public concern we have the right to form

Association we've talked about that

right to just compensation when private

property is taken for public use for the

common good for

example

rehabilitation program local government

they will have to pay you for that and

the rights to enter into contracts the

right to have free access to courts and

quas judicial bodies the right to the

accused person or of of the accused

person Miranda rights anything that you

may say uh you have the right to remain

silent anything that you may say may be

used against you inside of the Court you

have the right to an attorney if you

cannot afford one you can uh the the

state will be providing you with one

will be providing you with one you have

the right to bail the right to privilege

of the rate of habas

Corpus so basically that is just you

being unlawfully and there's no

indefinite imprisonment for a person

that's why we have that right and of

course a speedy

trial uh the courts should have a speedy

trial to minimize the lack of

opportunities that people who are being

accused

of and removing their potential for them

to be able to live their life happily

because of lack of a speedy trial and of

course the right against

self-incrimination the right against

involuntary servitude right against

excessive fines and cruel degrading inh

human punishment and non- imprisonment

due to nonpayment of debt or po tax the

right against Double Jeopardy the right

against export FAA and Bill of

attainer so if you're wondering what is

Expos Factor La you would see that this

is

even okay so that's what we call expose

factor

law and Bill of attender is just

basically you are not going to the

process of having a trial okay once you

are being accused of a crime that you

have

committed