The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize that, in the enjoyment of those rights provided by the State in conformity with the present Covenant, the State may subject such rights only to such limitations as are determined by law only in so far as this may be compatible with the nature of these rights and solely for the purpose of promoting the general welfare in a democratic society.
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In force from 16-12-1966
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Section 4 of the International Covenant of 16 December 1966 on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights/akn/un/act/treaty/1966-12-16/icescr
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