Dignity and recognition before the law
Every person has inherent worth and legal personality.
What does this right mean?
Every person has inherent worth and legal personality. Institutions must treat people as holders of rights.
Why does it matter?
Institutions must treat people as holders of rights.
Everyday examples
An adult with a disability participates in a decision affecting their life.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 1, 6. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 16. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 23, 37.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 23, 37.
Dignity does not permit denying other people their rights. Restrictions on legal capacity require lawful procedures and safeguards.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 1, 6.
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 16.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.