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International Law and Human Rights (Fall 2016)
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966/76), Art. 6(1)

Samuel Moyn

Article 6 (1): Every human being has the inherent right to life. This right shall be protected by law. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life.

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