59 q Annual Report 2013-2014
CHARTEROF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities outlines the basic human rights of all people in Victoria. The Charter was introduced to Victoria through an Act of Parliament and came into full effect on 1 January 2008.
The Charter requires public authorities, such as Victorian State and Local Government departments and agencies, and people delivering services on behalf of government, to act consistently with the human rights in the Charter when developing policies, making laws, delivering services and making decisions. It aims to build a fairer, more inclusive community, by giving specific legal protection to the following 20 fundamental human rights:
q 1. Your right to recognition and equality before the law q 2. Your right to life
q 3. Your right to protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
q 4. Your right to freedom from forced work q 5. Your right to freedom of movement q 6. Your right to privacy and reputation
q 7. Your right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief
q 8. Your right to freedom of expression
q 9. Your right to peaceful assembly and freedom of association
q 10. Your right to protection of families and children q 11. Your right to taking part in public life q 12. Cultural rights q 13. Property rights q 14. Your right to liberty and security of person q 15. Your right to humane treatment when deprived of liberty q 16. Rights of children in the criminal process q 17. Your right to a fair hearing q 18. Rights in criminal proceedings q 19. Right not to be tried or punished more than once q 20. Retrospective criminal laws
Horsham Rural City Council has an obligation to ensure that:
q All Council decisions give proper considerations to human rights
q All actions, policies and services are compatible with human rights
q Local Laws are interpreted and applied consistently with human rights
q People who work on our behalf do so in a way that respects human rights
Protecting and promoting human rights is identified as a guiding principle in the Council Plan. The following are some examples of where Council has played a role in building understanding and respect for human rights.
Community Consultation
Horsham Rural City Council continues to place a strong focus on ensuring that community engagement and consultation is undertaken in a way that respects human rights. During the past year, consultations have taken place via a range of means including online surveys, face-to-face surveys, public meetings, focus groups, workshops, drop in sessions, one-on-one meetings and via formal submission. For the full report, refer to page 58.
The Jellybeans Multi Cultural Playgroup provides an opportunity for children and parents from different cultures to come together on a regular basis.
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