Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty | |
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12th Knesset | |
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Territorial extent | Israel |
Enacted by | Knesset |
Enacted | 17 March 1992 |
Related legislation | |
Basic Laws of Israel | |
Summary | |
Declares basic human rights in Israel | |
Status: Amended |
Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (Hebrew: חוֹק יְסוֹד: כְּבוֹד הָאָדָם וְחֵרוּתוֹ) is a Basic Law in the State of Israel, enacted to protect the country's main human rights.[1] It enjoys super-legal status, giving the Supreme Court the authority to disqualify any law contradicting it, as well as protection from Emergency Regulations.[2][3]