DISFRANCHISEMENT OF NON-NATIONALS: FOR A NEW INTERPRETATION OF THE UDHR AND THE ICCPR
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ABSTRACT
This article affirms that political rights are universal rights and that the disfranchisement of non-nationals violates human rights. Based on conventions and recommendations signed by dozens of States, it calls for a new interpretation of articles 21, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and 25, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, recognizing political rights to non-nationals that are legal residents.
KEYWORDS: Human Rights. Political Rights. Non-nationals. Universal Declaration of Human Rights.