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The ICCPR entered into force on 23 March 1976. It is divided into six parts:
Parts one to three are summarized below. The discussion is divided into the article number, basic right involved, and
how such right can be achieved, manifested, exercised or restricted.
PART I
Article 1 (1) All people have the right to self- -by free determination of their political status
Article 1 (2) All people, for their own ends, freely dispose -this is without prejudice to any obligations
of their natural wealth and resources. arising out of international economic
cooperation
PART II
Article 2 (1) Each State Party to the ICCPR has the -the State Party has responsibility towards
undertaking to respect the rights set in the the rights of all individuals within its territory
Article 2 (2) The undertaking includes adopting laws and -the undertaking must be in accordance with
measures as may be necessary to give eect the States constitutional processes
to the rights recognized in the ICCPR.
from their obligations under the ICCPR. -in time of public emergency which threatens
the life of the nation;
Article 4 (3) Any derogation must be immediately reported Other details that must be reported:
PART III
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Article 8 (1) No one shall be held in slavery. Slavery and slave-trade in all their forms shall
be prohibited.
Article 8 (3) No one shall be required to perform forced or Forced or compulsory labor shall not include:
Article 9 (1) Everyone has the right to liberty and security -no arbitrary arrest or detention
Article 12 (1-4) Everyone lawfully within the territory of a Restrictions on this right
State shall, within that territory, have the right -shall be provided by law;
Everyone shall be free to leave any country, -are consistent with the other rights
including his own. No one shall be arbitrarily recognized in the ICCPR
deprived of the right to enter his own country.
Article 14 (1-7) All persons shall be equal before the courts The right includes
Article 19 (1-3) Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions Subject to certain restrictions:
association with others, including the right to -in conformity with the law
form and join trade unions for the protection -necessary in a democratic society in the
of his interests. interests of national security or public safety,
public order and the protection of health or
morals, and rights of others
Article 23 (1-4) The right of men and women of marriageable Free and full consent of the intending
age to marry and to found a family shall be spouses is necessary.
recognized.
Article 24 (1-3) Every child shall have, without any Right includes