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Criterion

When derogating obligations and/or restricting human rights, the least restrictive measures were taken and no limitations were placed on nonderogable rights


Election Parts

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Issues

  • Derogation of Obligations
Summaries
  • In applying a limitation, a state should use the least restrictive means required.
  • Derogation measures cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or social origin.
  • Limitations must respect the non-derogable nature of certain rights and may not undermine the exercise of rights protected by other international obligations of the state.
  • Provisions of internal law may not be used as justification for failure to perform a treaty.
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Election Obligations & Standards Database

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