The Relationship between Rights and Responsibilities

Authors

Liora Lazarus, Allard School of Law at the University of British ColumbiaFollow
Benjamin J. Goold, Allard School of Law at the University of British ColumbiaFollow
Rajendra Desai
Qudsi Rasheed

Faculty Author Type

Current Faculty [Liora Lazarus]

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

2009

Subjects

Great Britain; Constitutional law; Human Rights; Rights-based concept of Responsibilities; International law

Abstract

This report considers the relationship between rights and responsibilities within the context of the ongoing debate on a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. In keeping with the commitment of the Green Paper 2009 to ensure that any increased emphasis on responsibilities in such a Bill will not erode the protection of rights, this report highlights the potential risks associated with incorporating responsibilities into Britain’s constitutional framework.

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Citation Details

Liora Lazarus, Benjamin Goold, Rajendra Desai & Qudsi Rasheed, "The Relationship between Rights and Responsibilities" (2009) 18:9 Ministry of Justice Research Paper Series.