National Human Rights Consultation Submission 

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Name: Esther Dourado 

Submission Text: 

There are problems with the charter of rights system becuase
 
there are many 'rights' that will conflict with each other. The freedom of
 
religion will conflict with the freedom of gender equality (e.g. female
 
priests/imams), the freedom of equality will conflict with the freedom of
 
speech (e.g. vilification laws)
 
Also those who are more vocal will gain more 'rights' than those who are
 
less able to advocate for themselves.
 
What is needed instead of a charter of rights, is more support provided to
 
those who are less able to advocate for themselves. This may include people
 
with learning disabilities or other such impairments who may be limited in
 
their ability to have a say in forums such as these. Information about
 
policies and legislation should be formatted in a way that can be easily
 
accessed and understood by all. Then all can make an informed decision when
 
voting and lobbying the government. This would ensure a fairer distribution
 
of rights than what would result from a 'charter of rights'. A charter of
 
rights would stir up controversy as 'rights' conflict each other and would
 
not necessarily equate with justice for all. 

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