Rights and freedoms, abuse of

Type of entry: Potential Violation

People must not abuse their rights granted in the Covenant by using them to destroy or deny the rights of others.

Broader Terms:

See ESC right:

Rights and freedoms, limitations of

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

05(1): Nothing in the present Covenant may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights or freedoms recognized herein, or at their limitation to a greater extent than is provided for in the present Covenant.


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