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Which of the following has commented on the legal significance of the Universal Declaration of Human…

The observation describing the UDHR as a non-binding statement of principles that is nonetheless a beacon light for all mankind, though honoured more often in the breach…

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Which of the following has commented on the legal significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights thus, "The declaration is merely a statement of principles, not a legally binding instrument; but it has become one of the best known international documents, and it has been often referred to in resolutions of the U.N., the Specialised Agencies, regional arrangements and other International Organisations, and in national constitutions; legislation and court decision. It is a beacon light for all mankind even though it has been honoured more often in the breach than in the observance" ?

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The observation describing the UDHR as a non-binding statement of principles that is nonetheless a beacon light for all mankind, though honoured more often in the breach than in the observance, is attributed to "Palmer and Perkins" in their standard work on international relations.

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