HR

Question 1

Why are HR important?
(+4 premises)

Answer 1

Because these protect individual rights and liberties.
These need to be conceptualised as procedural norms to be effective.
· Cannot be absolute
· Must be balanced
· Judicial manipulation is forbidden
· All subjects have the right to have rights

Question 2

HR Generations

Answer 2

1. Civil Rights (negative, don’t need state intervention)
2. Socioeconomic Rights (positive, need state intervention)
3. Solidarity Rights

Question 3

Famous HR documents (6)

Answer 3

UDHR
ECHR
ICCPR
ACHR
AcHPR
Asean Declaration on HR

Question 4

What is the difference between the EU Council and the Council of EU?

Answer 4

The EU Council: defines EU policies but does NOT adopt legislation.

Council of the EU: negotiates & adopts EU legislation.

Question 5

What is the Treaty of Lisbon? + aim

Answer 5

The treaty formally recognises the EU Council as an EU institution.
Aim: make the organisation more efficient, transparent & democratic.

Question 6

What is consular jurisdiction?

Answer 6

Special rights are attributed for nationals in another country (diplomat)

Question 7

Examples of Physical Integrity Rights (3)

Answer 7

1. No human trafficking
2. Prohibition of genocide and ethnic cleansing
3. Freedom from torture

Question 8

Examples of Civil & Political Rights (2)

Answer 8

1. Freedom of expression, religion…
2. Right to a fair trial

Question 9

Examples of Social, Economic & Cultural Rights (2)
(thirdgen)

Answer 9

1. Labour Rights
2. Self Determination

Question 10

What do Universalists think about human rights?

Answer 10

Based on Natural Law
There should be one single and international document protecting and promoting rights.

Question 11

What do Relativists think about human rights?

Answer 11

Based on Positive Law
There should be different declarations according to the state’s culture and traditions.
HR need to be understood under social context.