This section focuses on the human rights standards that are directly relevant to the development of counter-terrorism strategies. These are: • the right to life; • the absolute prohibition on torture, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment; • The right to liberty; • the right to a fair trial; and • the right to privacy. In relation to each of these rights, the general principles of how they work will be explained and their relevance to counter-terrorism strategies will be discussed. 97