HUMAN RIGHTS LAW OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

I. HUMAN RIGHTS LAW IN THE PHILIPPINES

“The old struggle for Human Rights New Problems Posed by Security”
by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno

II. General Nature and Definition

a. Human Right definition

b. What are the basic characteristics of Human Rights?
c. What are the sources of Human Rights?
d. Enumerate the three generations of Human Rights

III. HISTORY, THEORIES OF SOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

a. Name and explain some of the theories advanced as the sources of human
rights.
b. What famous documents in history that contained concepts of human
rights? Briefly discuss each of these documents
c. Explain why human rights became an international concern.
d. How was human rights introduced in the Philippines?
e. What historical events in the Philippines prompted Filipinos to protect
and promote human rights?
f. State and explain the constitutional policy of Philippines on human rights.

IV. The International Bill of Human Rights

a. What is the objective for the creation of the United Nations?

b. What documents compose the International Bill of Human Rights?
c. Name some of the fundamental human rights and explain each briefly.
d. What are some of the hindrances or obstacles to the enforcement of the
human rights international instruments?

V. Civil and Political Rights as applied in the Philippines

a. Government power v. Individual freedom

b. How is civil right distinguished from political right,? Cite examples.
c. Purpose/s of the Bill of Rights
d. Basic civil liberties in general
i. Right to due process and equal protection
ii. Right to privacy
iii. Freedom of Expression
iv. Freedom of Assembly
v. Freedom of Religion
vi. Freedom of Movement
e. Political rights
a) Citizenship
 b) Right of Suffrage
c) Right to Petition

VI. ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS AS APPLIED IN THE

PHILIPPINES

a. Define socio-economic rights.

b. What do you mean by social rights, in general? Cite examples.
c. Give examples of some of the recognized social welfare rights?
d. What do you mean by cultural rights? Cite examples and explain
e. Constitutional guarantees on economic, social and cultural rights