Universal Human Rights: A Summary of Key Articles
Universal Human Rights: Key Articles
This document summarizes key articles outlining fundamental human rights.
Core Principles
- Article 1: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
- Article 2: Every person has the rights and freedoms proclaimed in this Declaration, without any distinction.
- Article 3: Every individual has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.
- Article 4: No one shall be held in slavery or servitude.
- Article 5: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel,
Payment and Consignment in Civil Code
Offering Payment and Consignment
Governed by Civil Code Articles 1176 to 1181.
The debtor is required to pay but also has the right to discharge the debt by paying. However, situations arise where the debtor wants to pay, but for reasons beyond their control, cannot do so. For example, when the creditor unreasonably refuses to accept payment.
For this discharge, the law provides a means available to the debtor of an obligation to give. It consists of the delivery and deposit of the thing due to the
Read MoreInterrogation Models and Legal Procedures in Historical Context
Interrogation Models and Legal Procedures
Current models of interrogations included in forensic practice, classics, or those used in previous residences within the same district, incorporate questions deemed appropriate for effectively establishing facts or complying with special instructions given by the Judge Visitor.
Judgment Critic Homes
By separate, lost secret trial where the judge was acting officially, the latter could require reports from various agencies, review public documents, receive
Read MoreVenezuela: Driver’s Licenses and Obligations
Driver’s Obligations in Venezuela
Article 73. Every driver or conductor of a motor vehicle is subject to the following obligations:
- Wearing a valid driver’s license of the grade of the leading vehicle.
- Wearing the Integral Health Medical Certificate of force.
- Porting the existing psychological certificate as provided in the Regulation of this Law.
- Driving in optimal health, both physically and mentally.
- Using seat belts and ensuring that other occupants of the vehicle comply with this obligation.
- Not causing
Understanding Administrative Acts: Types and Classifications
Administrative Act: Definition
An administrative act is a unilateral declaration of particular or general will by an administrative authority within their competence, deciding or judging a matter. Its greatest importance lies in determining the applicable law.
- Act of General Effect: Occurs when a regulation is issued; for example, when the President of the Republic makes rules for the enforcement of tax remission.
- Act with Particular Effect: Occurs when a person is appointed, a promotion is granted,
Debt Collection: Understanding the Enforcement Procedure
Principal Result: Initiating the Debt Enforcement Procedure
It is possible to initiate the urgency debt procedure. This procedure is directed to collect the fine, even after summary proceedings initiated by the debtor. The debtor can pay the debt, and charges shall be payable as follows:
Article 28 of the LGT (Ley General Tributaria) establishes three types of surcharges:
- a. Executive Surcharge (5% Interest on Arrears): Applies when the entire debt was not paid during the voluntary period. This surcharge