rightsthat

Rightsthat is a term used in rights theory and governance to refer to a class of meta-rights—rights about the protection and realization of other rights. It is not the name of a specific statute, but a label employed to discuss guarantees that enable individuals to claim, verify, and enforce their rights.

Core features often associated with rightsthat include transparency about how rights are applied; accessible information about rights and remedies; independent oversight and accountability for authorities; fair procedures; and accessible remedies without undue burden. In practice, rightsthat aims to remove barriers that thwart the actual exercise of rights, such as opaque decision-making or fear of retaliation.

Contexts: The term appears in debates within civil liberties, constitutional law, or digital rights. In digital policy, rightsthat encompasses access to personal data, mechanisms to challenge automated decisions, and data portability, all framed as guarantees that support the broader spectrum of rights.

Criticism: Some scholars argue that rightsthat can be vague or overbroad, risking fungibility with unrelated guarantees. Others see value in using the term as a shorthand for the enforcement and procedural aspects necessary to realize substantive rights.

See also: human rights, civil rights, digital rights, due process, rule of law, governance, meta-rights.