Chapter 1 - Rights in context Flashcards
What are civil liberties?
The rights and freedoms of people that protect them from unfair treatment by the state and government, as well as rights guaranteed by the state.
Give three civil liberties in the UK.
- Right not to be imprisoned without trial.
- Right to a fair trial.
- Right to vote and stand for election.
What is the difference between civil liberties and human rights?
Human rights are broader. They will often include civil liberties but go beyond them, and are not always guaranteed by government.
Give two potential human rights.
- Freedom of belief.
- Freedom of movement.
What is the traditional status of rights in the UK?
That every citizen was assumed to have rights unless they were prohibited by law.
How were rights specifically stated?
By judges ruling in court cases - common law.
What is common law?
How disputes should be settled and what rights individuals have, established through judicial precedent. It is sometimes called ‘judge-made-law’.
Who is bound by the ECHR in the UK?
All public bodies other than the UK Parliament. You could say it is politically binding on Parliament, just not legally binding.
What is formal equality?
Aspects of equality that are established in law, and the equal treatment of all before the law.
When was the Equality Act?
2010
What did the Equality Act do?
It outlaws any discrimination against any group when government makes laws.
Give three areas that discrimination is outlawed under the Equality Act 2010.
- Age
- Disability
- Race
When was the Race Relations Act?
1965
What did the Race Relations Act do?
Outlawed discrimination of most kinds on the grounds of a person’s race or ethnicity.
When was the Equal Pay Act passed?
1970
