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'A coherent human rights standard cannot simultaneously require that people should be treated alike and that they be treated differently' - Discuss this statement with respect to the application of non-discrimination in international human rights law.
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'A coherent human rights standard cannot simultaneously require that people should be treated alike and that they be treated differently'. Discuss this statement with respect to the application of non-discrimination in international human rights law To discriminate is to treat differently, it follows therefore that that non-discrimination as a principle should be one that ensures there is some consistent indistinguishable treatment of people. It seems therefore contradictory that that such a principle should then advocate concurrently differential treatment. The quote postulates that not only is it contradictory but also intelligible. There are several treaties that contain provisions against discrimination, significantly: Article 26 of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights states that 'All persons are equal before the law and are entitled with out any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons, equal and effective protection against discrimination on...
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