Fundamental principles introduction

Question 1

Which 3 documents provide the foundation for individual rights in the UK?

Answer 1

Magna Carta - Habeas Corpus Act - Bill of Rights of 1689

Question 2

What year did the UK sign the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

Answer 2

1950

Question 3

Provide 2 examples of what the European Convention of Human Rights prohibits?

Answer 3

Prohibition of: Torture - Slavery/forced labour

Question 4

Provide 3 examples of rights the European Convention of Human Rights defends?

Answer 4

Right to: Life - Liberty and security - a fair trial

Question 5

Provide 2 examples of freedoms the European Convention of Human Rights defends?

Answer 5

Freedom of: thought, conscience and religion - expression (speech)

Question 6

What act incorporated the European Convention of Human Rights into UK law?

Answer 6

The Human Rights Act 1998

Question 7

What year was the “Human Rights Act” in the UK?

Answer 7

1998