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Civil liberties is the name given to freedoms that protect the individual from government. Civil liberties set limits for government so that it would not abuse its power and interfere with the lives of its citizens. See also civil rights and human rights
Basic civil liberties include freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech. There are also the rights to due process, to a fair trial, to privacy, and to self defence. Many of the world's democracies, most especially the United States and Europe, have constitutions, that guarantee civil liberties, and democratic states have assumed responsibility for the protection of such civil liberties, unlike authoritarian states. Disputes also arise in more about other certain issues, whether they should be considered civil liberties at all, and, if so, whether they should be protected. Controversial examples include reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and possession of guns. Furthermore, even civil liberties that are legally protected have sometimes been abrogated, especially in time of war.
Civil liberties by country
The European Convention on Human Rights, to which most European countries, including all of the European Union, belong, lists a number of civil liberties. France's 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen listed many civil liberties and is of constitutional force. More on [ Civil liberties ]
Issues :: Politics
Civil Liberties :: American Government
Parents' Rights :: Children, Youth and Family
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Human Rights and Liberties :: Issues
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RT @Bama4freedom: A Civil Liberties Roundup - http://shar.es/aDGsO
secularstupiddd (Kayte) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:01:05 -0000
RT @Bama4freedom: A Civil Liberties Roundup - http://shar.es/aDGsO
A Civil Liberties Roundup - http://shar.es/aDGsO
Bama4freedom (Martin Glover) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:57:30 -0000
A Civil Liberties Roundup - http://shar.es/aDGsO
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4QFnI1
trueskinbeauty (trueskinbeauty) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:56:57 -0000
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4QFnI1
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4JIXNL
MarkidGuru (Rendy) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:56:06 -0000
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4JIXNL
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4QFnI1
dreamreaper (dreamreaper) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:55:16 -0000
Remedial Civil Liberties Training at DHS http://bit.ly/4QFnI1
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weakshadeofblue (Leah) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:53:14 -0000
http://twitpic.com/txnqp - LOL! 'Watch your civil liberties disappear over a hot cup of joe.'
Bill of Rights Defense Committee - Massachusetts organization opposes PATRIOT Act and encourages communities to pass resolutions banning violations of civil liberties. History of PATRIOT Act and resolutions that have been passed.
Meta Description: [ BORDC’s mission is to organize and support an effective, national grassroots movement to restore civil liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. ]
Canadian Civil Liberties Association - Lobbying and law-reform, non-profit, non-government organization dealing with issues of fundamental civil liberties and human rights that affect those who live all across Canada.
Meta Description: [ Canadian Civil Liberties Association- a non-profit, non-government law-reform organization dealing with issues of fundamental civil liberties and human rights that affect those who live all across Canada. ]
Center for First Amendment Rights - Offers educational programs on the First Amendment to Connecticut schools.
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law - Minority Advocacy. Focuses on Voting Rights, Education, Housing, Lending, Employment, and Public Policy. Contains press releases, links, and job opportunities.
National Limited English Proficiency Advocacy Task Force - Legislative updates, case law, discussions and advocacy for people with limited English ability.
National Obscenity Law Center - Contains some definitions and justifications for obscenity laws, but the primary purpose of this site is to sell their journal. Some pages under construction.
Meta Description: [ MORALITY IN MEDIA was established in 1962 by Father Morton A. Hill, S.J. (1917-1985), to combat obscenity and to uphold decency standards in the media. MIM maintains the National Obscenity Law Center, a clearinghouse of legal materials on obscenity law. ]
New South Wales,Australia Council for Civil Liberties - Issues, news, events, and publications, and how to file a complaint. Features letters written by prominent citizens about civil liberties.
Meta Description: [ Protecting and promoting civil liberties and human rights in Australia. Non-government organisation in special consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC. ]
Queensland Council for Civil Liberties - Features a searchable database of topical documents, aims, office bearers, membership information.
Meta Description: [ FW4 FP HTML, The Queensland Council for Civil Liberties web site features a searchable database of submissions, press releases and associated documents. Contact details, office bearers and a membership form are also available. ]
Sui Juris - Community helping each other with land rights, civil rights, taxation rights, freedom of speech rights, and any other inherent right.
Meta Description: [ Digital research community exploring freedom: constitutional law, states rights, civil rights, income tax, freedom of speech, ucc, commercial redemption, and any other inherent right. ]
The Madison Society for Law and Policy - Organization of law students, professors, lawyers and others, seeking to restore to American law a steadfast commitment to upholding the rights, liberties and dignity of people.
The Thomas Paine Project - U.S. organization advocates repeal of marijuana laws, drug testing laws, 21-year old drinking age, PATRIOT Act. Discussion of government overreaching.
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