(i) They are essential for every human being. They cannot be categorized as the preserve of one particular nation but are in fact the possession of mankind as a whole.
(ii) Just like that of moral rights the element of their enforcement lies in the individual’s conscience.
(iii) They cover legal rights which are safeguarded by the law of the land. They also comprise fundamental rights which are included in the constitution of a particular country. As such, they are accorded special treatment as regards their amendment and forms of rights—social, economic and political—which enable a person to lead a life of dignity and live in peace and security.