Human rights in San Adriano

The Sovereign Village of San Adriano is a tiny landlocked country (pop <500, see aerial view). It is not a member of the United Nations, but the latter nonetheless reports on San Adriano’s civil rights and political freedoms, labelling them both “excellent”.

There are no recorded instances whatsoever of human rights violations in San Adriano.

Civil Liberties

San Adriano’s legislation protects freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religious belief and worship, freedom from all forms of discrimination, and freedom of movement.

Inhabitants of San Adriano all have a passport, and cross the border into Uhuh-Topia regularly and freely.

The Sanadrianese have access to foreign media, and have a legally recognised right to free expression in Sanadrianese media. At present, Sanadrianese media consists solely in one private monthly newspaper, the Corriere del San Adriano, which is not censured or pressured in any way by the Sanadrianese government.

There is significant religious diversity, and a complete lack of religious tension. Members of all faiths are free to practice their religion freely. The tiny country has a single, multi-faith prayer building shared by all.

Homosexual marriage and adoption are legal.

Political rights

San Adriano is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with free, open and fair elections, combined with a form of direct democracy.