EU STANDARDS AND CASE LAW IN THE STUDY OF THE RULE OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/galician_studies/law-2023-4-15Keywords:
human rights, rule of law, legal standards, European Court of Human Rights, Constitutional Court of UkraineAbstract
Human rights are fundamental and therefore inalienable rights, i.e. those whose violation would lead to an attack on the very essence of humanity. For this reason, it is important for everyone to be aware of and know about human rights, their content and the forms of protection provided for them, because everyone should be able to enjoy their fundamental rights for the sole purpose of living in peace without distinction. Human rights, democracy and the rule of law create an environment in which countries can promote development, protect people from discrimination and ensure equal access to justice for all. Countless examples of judicial decisions on human rights issues, the very nature of which requires a greater sense of caution and reflection on the lives at stake, are on the daily agenda of supreme courts around the world. The issues addressed are diverse in nature, and legal expertise should always focus on promoting the highest principles of human worth, not only in terms of protecting their fundamental rights to survive with dignity, but also in favour of their peaceful coexistence. The diverse, thriving and now universally recognised field of human rights offers many points for reflection and requires constant efforts from advocates, researchers and activists, given the still open challenges facing states as the main actors in protecting and, at the same time, violating human rights. In fact, there are numerous international institutions promoting and protecting fundamental rights. However, to date, legally binding documents for states exist only at regional level, which are then reviewed and/or sanctioned by the courts in case of violation. In the field of human rights, such complementarity is particularly effective in promoting international justice and multi-level cooperation, reflecting the universal nature of human rights. Quasi-judicial international bodies that complement courts and tribunals, although they do not produce legally binding decisions.
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