human rights

Question 1

what are human rights?

Answer 1

basic moral or legal entitlements that exist for all human beings irrespective of any personal qualities or characteristics

Question 2

2 types of international human rights law

Answer 2

• international declarations e.g. UDHR
• international treaties

Question 3

internation declarations

Answer 3

non-binding agreement that sets out aspirations or intentions of countries (or international organisations) who are party to it.

Question 4

international treaties

Answer 4

legally binding agreements between countries (or international organisations) in which they undertake to follow the obligations set out in the agreement and implement them in domestic law (aus)

Question 5

steps for a treaty

Answer 5

1. signing a treaty demonstrates a country’s intention to incorporate it into domestic law later
2. ratifying a treaty requires a country to pass domestic legislation to approve and adopt the rights outlined in the treaty, whereby becoming legally bound