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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a multilateral treaty that commits nations to respect individuals' civil and political rights, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
EraSourced to the subject's own account
Adopted 16 December 1966; entered into force 23 March 1976 1
Promulgated BySourced to the subject's own account
United Nations General Assembly, by Resolution 2200A (XXI) 1
Legal Status
Legal Status (category)Sourced to the subject's own account
In Force 1
Era
Era (category)Sourced to the subject's own account
20th Century (1900-1999) 1
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1. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Wikipedia)
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  • Lead section (entity-description)
    The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights is a multilateral treaty that commits nations to respect individuals' civil and political rights, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
  • Infobox (era)
    Adopted 16 December 1966; entered into force 23 March 1976
  • Infobox (promulgated-by)
    United Nations General Assembly, by Resolution 2200A (XXI)
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Wikidata: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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