Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty
| Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty | |
|---|---|
| 12th Knesset | |
| |
| 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. It enjoys super-legal status, giving the Supreme Court the authority to disqualify any law contradicting it, as well as protection from Emergency Regulations.