Citizenship theme A: key developments of human rights legislation Flashcards
what is the UDHR and what does it do?
when was it created?
why was it created?
A) Its the Universal declaration of human rights, it contains 30 articles to establish rights every human is entitled to.
B) 1948
C) Created in the wake of the horror of WW2.
what is the ECHR and what does it do?
when was it created?
A) Its the european convention of human rights, it provides protection for uk citizens. it also established the european courts of human rights.
B) 1953.
what is the UNCRC and what does it do?
when was it created?
why was it created?
A) Its United nations convention of the rights of the child, sets out the right that every child should be entitled to, such as law and order, family life, education and more.
B) 1990.
C) Recognises that children under the age of 18 are more vulnerable.
what is the HRA?
when was it created?
A) Its the Human rights act, its a uk act that ratified the ECHR into law. it allows UK citizens to raise human rights issues and seek resolutions in UK courts to uphold these rights.
B)1998.
what is the british bill of rights?
has it been created?
why do people want it to be created?
A) New bill that conservatives want to replace the HRA with.
B) No.
C) Conservatives (david cameron snf theresa may) feel the HRA is too protective over terrorists and foreign criminals.
