Security and Rights

Review of Constitutional Studies, Vol. 10, p. 94, 2005

17 Pages Posted: 30 Apr 2010

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Trevor C. W. Farrow

York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

Date Written: 2005

Abstract

This article explores various approaches to the re-constitution of human rights following 11 September 2001. In contrast to the approaches advocated by Sean McMahon and John Edwards, the author proposes a re-commitment to the core values embodied in the rights enshrined in documents such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The article proposes that re-constituting human rights, either by a process of consequentialist trade-offs or choice based prioritization, opens the door to naturalizing infringements of rights in the name of fear or security. Both detract from the goals set out in human rights declarations. Even in a security-conscious environment, discussions of rights must recognize and take into account the established and fundamental commitments to universal human rights and freedoms.

Suggested Citation

Farrow, Trevor C. W., Security and Rights (2005). Review of Constitutional Studies, Vol. 10, p. 94, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1597807

Trevor C. W. Farrow (Contact Author)

York University - Osgoode Hall Law School ( email )

4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Canada

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