standardrettigheter

Standardrettigheter are a concept used in Norwegian public and legal discourse to describe the baseline rights guaranteed to individuals by law or international agreement within a jurisdiction. They establish a floor of protection that applies to all persons, regardless of status or private agreements, and they guide the design of public policy and legal adjudication.

The scope typically includes civil and political rights (freedom from discrimination, freedom of expression, privacy), procedural rights (due process, access to a court, right to legal counsel), and certain safety and information rights in consumer and administrative contexts. The exact content varies by country and context and is often enshrined in constitutions, legislation, or binding international instruments.

These rights are generally enforceable in courts and have priority over conflicting private arrangements. They may be limited or balanced only by lawful aims such as public safety, order, or the rights of others, in accordance with proportionality and constitutional rules.

Because standardrettigheter derive from different sources, they are reinforced by international human rights standards (for example, regional conventions) and by national constitutional protections. The term is most common in public administration and legal debates, where it serves to remind that some protections are universal and non-negotiable.

See also: fundamental rights, civil rights, due process, privacy, non-discrimination, human rights.