5. Older persons have the right to own property, the right to exercise self-determination with respect to that property, and the right not be arbitrarily or unlawfully deprived of their property.[7] Part 3 Equality, Non-Discrimination & Legal Rights 6. Older persons have the right to exercise their rights free from all forms of discrimination, whether on the basis of age, sex, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, educational qualification, national origin, ethnicity or disability.[8] 7. Older persons have the right to recognition as a person before the law and to be treated equally before the law.[9] 8. Older persons have the right, both in criminal and civil proceedings, to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal.[10] 9. Older persons are entitled to access and seek remedies for breaches of their rights, including when they occur in institutional settings.[11] Part 4 Minimum Standards of Living and Care 10. Older persons have the right to life, to adequate food, water, clothing, shelter and sanitation and, to enjoy the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health.[12] This includes the right to palliative care in order to preserve the best possible quality of life until death,[13] and the right to a dignified death.[14] 11. All older persons have the right to social security[15] and to access an appropriate level of humane and secure institutional care, where the fundamental rights and freedoms of residents are recognised and protected.[16] Part 5 Privacy and Family
5. Older persons have the right to own property, the right to exercise self-determination with respect to that property, and the right not be arbitrarily or unlawfully deprived of their property.[7] Part 3 Equality, Non-Discrimination & Legal Rights 6. Older persons have the right to exercise their rights free from all forms of discrimination, whether on the basis of age, sex, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, educational qualification, national origin, ethnicity or disability.[8] 7. Older persons have the right to recognition as a person before the law and to be treated equally before the law.[9] 8. Older persons have the right, both in criminal and civil proceedings, to a fair trial before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal.[10] 9. Older persons are entitled to access and seek remedies for breaches of their rights, including when they occur in institutional settings.[11] Part 4 Minimum Standards of Living and Care 10. Older persons have the right to life, to adequate food, water, clothing, shelter and sanitation and, to enjoy the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health.[12] This includes the right to palliative care in order to preserve the best possible quality of life until death,[13] and the right to a dignified death.[14] 11. All older persons have the right to social security[15] and to access an appropriate level of humane and secure institutional care, where the fundamental rights and freedoms of residents are recognised and protected.[16] Part 5 Privacy and Family
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