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.
This paper provides an overview on the protection of the right to freedom of expression in international human rights law. It addresses the scope of this right and focuses on the exceptional circumstances in which this right might be restricted. According to international law, a restriction must be provided by law, pursue a legitimate aim and be necessary to achieve this particular legitimate aim. Additionally, the restriction shall be the least restrictive measure capable of achieving the legitimate aim pursued. In other words, freedom of expression may only be limited if the restriction meets the requirements of legality, legitimacy, necessity and proportionality, as defined by international human rights law.
In the article, the author focused on an overview of judicature of Polish administrative courts in terms of their reference to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Their role in Polish legal order and their meaning in the process of applying the law by the courts were analyzed.International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; judicature of Polish administrative courts; public international law
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Autorka artykułu skupia się na przeglądzie orzecznictwa polskich sądów administracyjnych pod kątem odwoływania się przez nie do Międzynarodowego Paktu Praw Obywatelskich i Politycznych oraz Międzynarodowego Paktu Praw Gospodarczych, Społecznych i Kulturalnych. Na przykładzie analizy orzecznictwa polskich sądów administracyjnych prowadzone są rozważania nad miejscem Paktów w polskim porządku prawnym oraz znaczeniem ich stosowania w procesie orzekania przez sądy.
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