The InternationalCovenant on Civil and Political Rights: A Study on Bangladesh Compliance
necessities of life, and all that which gives meaning and
content to one’s life including his tradition, culture and
heritage.29 Article 32 of the Constitution provides that no
person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty save in
accordance with law. Although deprivation can be covered
by interpreting Article 31 in right perspective, the framers of
the Constitution, given the seriousness of deprivation,
thought fit to include a separate article limiting the
deprivation of human life.
Equality before Law and Non-discrimination:
The rights incorporated in the Constitution in accordance
with the international instruments include, inter alia,
equality before the law, non-discrimination on the grounds
of religion, race, caste, sex or birth, and equality of
opportunity in public employment. Article 27 of the
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Article 28 of the Constitution.
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