What does the Constitution say about the right to life?

The 14th Amendment says, in part, ”… nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

Can right to life be taken away?

The right to life is not just about the right to survive. It also entails being able to live a complete life of dignity and meaning. The chief goal of Article 21 is that when the right to life or liberty of a person is taken away by the State, it should only be according to the prescribed procedure of law.

Under what circumstances can one’s right to life be taken away?

When sentenced to death by a court of law. In self-defence-somebody might kill another in the process. When the life of a law enforcing officer is endangered. When the health/ life of a mother/pregnant woman is in danger.

Do we have a right to life?

The right to life is enshrined in Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Every human being has the inherent right to life. This right shall be protected by law. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life.

How can right to life be protected?

1. Everyone’s right to life shall be protected by law. No one shall be deprived of his life intentionally save in the execution of a sentence of a court following his conviction of a crime for which the penalty is provided by law.

What are the 10 basic rights?

10 Examples of Human Rights

• #1. The right to life.
• #2. The right to freedom from torture and inhumane treatment.
• #3. The right to equal treatment before the law.
• #4. The right to privacy.
• #5. The right to asylum.
• #6. The right to marry and have family.
• #7. The right to freedom of thought, religion, opinion, and expression.
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