Implementing the American Bar Association’s Recognition of Human Dignity as Foundational to the Rule of Law

American Bar Association, Center for Human Rights, 2020

13 Pages Posted: 14 Aug 2020

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James R. May

Washburn University - Washburn University School of Law; Widener University Delaware Law School; Haub School of Law at Pace University

Erin Daly

Widener University Delaware Law School

Date Written: July 31, 2020

Abstract

This essay explicates the American Bar Association’s 2019 resolution recognizing human dignity as foundational to the rule of law in America and around the world. We first provide an overview of the foundations of human dignity, and how it is reflected in law around the globe. Then, based in part on contributions from students in the Dignity Rights Practicum at Widener University Delaware Law School, we turn to the role dignity plays in American law specifically, and how it can and should inform the practice of law in the United States.

Keywords: dignity rights, implementation, America

Suggested Citation

May, James and Daly, Erin, Implementing the American Bar Association’s Recognition of Human Dignity as Foundational to the Rule of Law

(July 31, 2020). American Bar Association, Center for Human Rights, 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3665295

James May (Contact Author)

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Widener University Delaware Law School ( email )

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Haub School of Law at Pace University ( email )

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Erin Daly

Widener University Delaware Law School ( email )

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United States
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