LEGAL RIGHTS VS. MORAL RIGHTS
"Legal rights are the armor to
the freedoms of the
individual; moral rights are
the armor to the freedoms of
the human race." - Roscoe
Pound
Legal rights.
Rights granted and protected by the
law.
Examples of legal rights include:
The right to a fair trial.
Freedom of speech.
The right to privacy.
Moral rights
Rights based on ethical principles and
moral values.
Examples of moral rights include:
The right to dignity.
The right to a good life.
The right to be treated
with respect.