1.4 Rights in Context Flashcards

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What are civil liberties?

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The rights enjoyed by citizens which protect them from the unfair treatment from the government or state

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What are residual rights?

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The rights citizens expect to have unless prohibited by law

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What is an active citizenship?

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The idea that members of a nation have a responsibility towards their community

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What is a ‘rights based culture’?

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Where individuals and communities know their rights

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What is a judicial review?

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A process where the courts reviews decisions made by the state or public bodies

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What is judicial precedent?

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A process where the courts follow previously decided cases to determine the outcome of the present one

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How did the Magna Carta protect human rights?

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First big development of human rights. Gave citizens of a country the right to a fair trial as well as ‘habeas corpus’, this right to a trial.
Also ensured no one was above the law, even the monarch

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How did the Human Rights Act 1998 protect human rights?

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The HRA brought into effect the ECHR which was established by the Council of Europe in 1950.
Establishes a wide range of rights to replace common law in the UK

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How did the Freedom of Information Act 2000 protect human rights?

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Gave citizens the right to see information about them held by public bodies.
Become a valuable tool for social and political campaigners and the media

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How did the Equality Act 2010 protect human rights?

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An act that ensured that all legislation made by the government must take into account formal equality for different sections of society.

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What are the strengths of rights in the UK?

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  • strong common law tradition
  • subject to the ECHR
  • judiciary has a reputation for being independent and upholding the rule of law even against the wishes of the government
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What are 3 clear citizens responsibilities?

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  • to obey the law
  • the pay tax
  • to care for their children
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What are 3 disputed citizen responsibilities ?

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  • to serve in armed forces when country is under attack
  • to vote in elections
  • to respect the rights of other citizens
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What is the conflicting collective right of the right to privacy?

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The right for the community to be free from terrorism through security services

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