Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System

Human dignity is one of the most fundamental ideas in the entire international human rights system. As from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in 1948, the concept of the human dignity become used as a tool to protect the basic needs of humans. The other formal instruments of internati...

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Main Author: Magdalena Butrymowicz
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Language:deu
Published: The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow Press 2016-09-01
Series:The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II
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Online Access:http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/thepersonandthechallenges/article/view/1894/1813
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description Human dignity is one of the most fundamental ideas in the entire international human rights system. As from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in 1948, the concept of the human dignity become used as a tool to protect the basic needs of humans. The other formal instruments of international human rights also make reference to dignity. Whereas international law widely accepted the inherence of dignity, controversies still arise around the source of the dignity. Polish lawmakers, on the other hand, have no doubt about the fact the concept of dignity comes from natural law. Poland, in her Constitution, refers to the teaching of John Paul II about the source, value and meaning of human dignity. There is no doubt that concept of human dignity, even when it is controversial, is the most widely accepted by all religions and political society in the world.
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Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II
Dignity
international law
Polish Constitution
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
title Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
title_full Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
title_fullStr Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
title_full_unstemmed Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
title_short Human Dignity in Law – A Case Study of the Polish Legal System
title_sort human dignity in law a case study of the polish legal system
topic Dignity
international law
Polish Constitution
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
url http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/thepersonandthechallenges/article/view/1894/1813
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