Charter of Rights

noun

, Canadian.

1. a section of the Canadian Constitution containing a statement of the basic rights of citizens of Canada.

Example Sentences

The measure is part of a raft of changes to the NHS Constitution for England, the charter of rights for patients.

From BBC

The government contended the steps it took were targeted, proportional, time-limited and compliant with Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

From Seattle Times

Number three: the Canadian Constitution included a section in the Charter of Rights that stated every person in Canada was - in the eyes of the law - equal.

From BBC

It could prompt courts to pay closer attention to challenges under the equal treatment section of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms, said lawyer Jamie Chai Yun Liew, who represented some of the parties intervening in this case.

From Reuters

The Supreme Court found that built-in "safety valves" that allow some asylum seekers to avoid being turned back in certain circumstances mean the agreement does not violate their right to life, liberty and security of the person under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

From Reuters