What is the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights?
The European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights sets out in a single text civil, political, economic and social rights enjoyed in the Member States. The Charter is not intended to lay down new rights – but it draws existing rights together and makes them much more visible to the citizen. It was also intended to remind the Union institutions of the rights they should respect in discharging their responsibilities. • More from Department for Constitutional Affairs – People’s Rights – Hu…
