European convention on human rights

Question 1

what are human rights?

Answer 1

used to refer to a collection of fundamental rights which all people are entitled to simply because they are a human being

Question 2

what is the ECHR an initiative of?

Answer 2

the council of europe which is primarily concerned with enhancing social, political and cultural development through the protection of human rights

Question 3

what does the ECHR do?

Answer 3

a legal text that outlines a wide range or rights to which individuals are entitled

Question 4

what are absolute rights?

Answer 4

must be upheld in all circumstances. it will never be ok to violate or compromise an absolute right in any situation

Question 5

what are limited rights?

Answer 5

identify the circumstances in which it can be limited

Question 6

what are qualified rights?

Answer 6

can be restricted or taken away

Question 7

what is the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)

Answer 7

the judicial institution of the ECHR, it is not an EU court

Question 8

what are the two ways a matter can be taken to the ECtHR?

Answer 8

one country may bring a case against another
the individual petition procedure - enables individuals, companies or groups that claim to be victims of fundamental violations to bring claims before the court