Title: Declaration of Human and Civil Rights and Freedoms, [22 November 1991].

POPLINE Document Number: 086571

Corporate Author(s):

USSR

Source citation:

FOREIGN BROADCAST INFORMATION SERVICE [FBIS], 1991 Jan 7;(FBIS-SOV-92-004):48-52.

Abstract:

In 1991, the USSR issued this Declaration of Civil Rights and Freedom to bring its legislation in line with the standards generally recognized by the international community. This document acknowledges the supremacy of recognized international human rights norms to national laws and protects the legal equality of everyone, specifically men and women. The exercise of rights should not infringe on any other's rights, and the use of rights to forcibly change the constitutional system, engender hatred, or propagate violence or war is prohibited. Specified rights include the right to citizenship, the right to life (measures will taken to seek the total abolition of the death penalty), the right to appeal an arrest, and the right to a private life and confidential communications. The right to accommodation is laid out as is the inviolability of accommodation. Freedom of movement is assured as is freedom of thought and expression, freedom of information, and freedom of conscience. Provision is made to excuse a citizen from military service if such service violates his conscience. National affiliation and the right to use a native language are protected. Other rights include the right to assembly, to association, to appeals, to ownership, to engage in entrepreneurial activity, to work, and to decent working conditions. Additional entitlements include social security, skilled medical aid, and education. Those accused or convicted of crimes also have specified rights. In the event of a state of emergency, temporary restrictions may be imposed on rights and freedoms.

Keywords:

USSR
Laws and Statutes
Human Rights
Marriage
Women's Status
Sex Discrimination
Nationality
Residential Mobility
Child
Social Protection
Family Policy
Housing
Health Services
Pay Equity
Older Adults
Maternity Benefits
Retirement
Education
Developing Countries
Nuptiality
Socioeconomic Factors
Economic Factors
Social Discrimination
Social Problems
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Residence Characteristics
Population Distribution
Geographic Factors
Youth
Age Factors
Social Policy
Policy
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Socioeconomic Status
Adults
Microeconomic Factors
Employment Status