!!! Overview [{$pagename}] ([ICCPR]) is a multilateral treaty that commits [countries|country] to respect the [civil|Civil Right] and political rights of individuals, including the: * right to life * freedom of religion * freedom of speech * freedom of assembly * electoral rights * rights to due process and a fair trial. [{$pagename}] has it roots in [Universal Declaration of Human Rights] [{$pagename}] was adopted by [United Nations] General Assembly Resolution 2200A (XXI) on 16 December [1966|Year 1966] and entered into force 23 March 1976 after its thirty-fifth ratification or accession. As of June [2022|Year 2022], the Covenant has 173 parties and six more signatories without ratification !! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }] ---- * [#1] - [International_Covenant_on_Civil_and_Political_Rights|Wikipedia:International_Covenant_on_Civil_and_Political_Rights|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2022-11-08