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What term refers to a right that can never be suspended, even during a state of emergency, such as the right to life?
- Non-derogable right
- Conditional right
- Collective right
- Statutory right
Answer
A. Non-derogable right
Solution
Non-derogable rights, like the right to life and freedom from torture, cannot be suspended under any circumstance.
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