Question

Mention some of the important civil and political rights granted in the Declaration.

Answer 1

Some of the important civil and political rights granted in the declaration are:
(i) Right to life, liberty and security.
(ii) Freedom from slavery and servitude.
(iii) Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
(iv) Right to protection under law and free access to it.
(v) Freedom of movement, the right of asylum, the right to a nationality.
(vi) The right to. marry and found a family, the right to own property.
(vii) Freedom of thought conscience and religion opinion and expression.
(viii) Right to peaceful assembly and association.
(ix) Participation in Government and public service.