The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrined human dignity in its preamble: &#x2018; Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. &#x2019; In its judgment of 9 October 2001 in case C-377/98 Netherlands v European Parliament and Council [2001] ECR 7079, at grounds 70 to 77, the Court of Justice confirmed that a fundamental right to human dignity is part of Union law.
70 - 77, dhaingnigh an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais gur cuid de dhlí an Aontais ceart bunúsach an duine chun a dhínite.