JSS3 Civic Education Lesson Note on Steps for the Protection of Human Rights

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STEPS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS.

A just and egalitarian society is where the rights of citizens are properly guarded and protected, where the rule of law is upheld.

The appropriate steps that guarantee the protection of a citizen’s right are….

1. The constitution – though the right of citizen predates the existence of the constitution, it is the constitution that declares the rights of the citizens legally. The constitution spells out clearly that fundamentals rights of the citizens are inalienable.
2. Independent of the judiciary – the judiciary is referred to as the last hope of the common man. This is where citizens can seek redress when their rights are infringed upon. Anybody whose right is violated should go to court for justice.
3. Respect for the rule of law – the rule of law is a maxim which advocates the supremacy of LAW. When dealing with citizens individually and as a group, the rule of law connotes equality, justices, liberty and respect for the law of the land. When the rule of law is upheld in any society, the individual rights will be safeguarded.
4. Education of the citizens–the citizens should be educated on the need to protect their rights, this can be done through rallies, the media, social organizations and schools.
5. Opposition – this helps to protect the right of citizens when they are being infringed by the government. Political organizations and civil society can aid those whose rights are violated.
6. Public compliant commission should be informed when anybody’s right is violated. Also the law enforcement agent should as well be educated on the needs to enforce law so that rights of individual can be protected.

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