Nature of the General Legal Obligation Imposed on States Parties to the Covenant - replaces GC No. 3 2004, para. 5
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The article 2, paragraph 1, obligation to respect and ensure the rights recognized by in the Covenant has immediate effect for all States parties. Article 2, paragraph 2, provides the overarching framework within which the rights specified in the Covenant are to be promoted and protected. The Committee has as a consequence previously indicated in its General Comment 24 that reservations to article 2, would be incompatible with the Covenant when considered in the light of its objects and purposes.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
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Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2004
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Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 31, Nature of the General Legal Obligation Imposed on States Parties to the Covenant - replaces GC No. 3 (2004), para. 5.