Some abusing the words ‘human rights’

PUTRAJAYA: There may be a need to sensitise society on the true meaning and scope of human rights as the usage of the words “human rights” has been abused by some quarters, says Chief Justice Tan Sri Richard Malanjum.

He said the words had been abused for ulterior motives or were being used to the extent that common sense and realities were made to take a back seat while peace, racial harmony and national security were made secondary items as well.