Question

ICCPR stands for

• A. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
• B. International Council on Civil and Political Rights
• C. International Covenant on Code and Political Rights
• D. International Council on Civil and Personal Rights

Hint:

In international law, a Covenant is a binding agreement. The ICCPR focuses on individual Liberties (Civil and Political), whereas the ICESCR focuses on Welfare (Economic and Social).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The ICCPR is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), it forms the "International Bill of Human Rights."

Step 1: Expansion of the Acronym.
The correct full form is the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. $\text{ICCPR} = \text{International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights}$

Step 2: Historical Context.
The covenant was adopted on December 16, 1966, and came into force on March 23, 1976. It commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.

Step 3: Evaluating the distractors.

• Options B and D use "Council," but the document is a "Covenant" (a formal agreement/treaty).
• Option C uses "Code," which is incorrect; the treaty focuses specifically on "Rights." Final Answer: Option A