Civil liberties are often said to be ‘freedoms that are created by humans for humans’. They are most often enacted by legislatures, secured by constitutions and protected by judiciaries. The term is frequently used interchangeably with civil rights, although there are some notable differences.
Some civil liberties are regarded as absolute, or ‘inalienable’, and should never be interfered with by the state. Examples include the freedom from torture. Others are limited and depend on specific circumstances or weighing up the interests of the individual and the community, such as the freedom of assembly or the freedom of movement.
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