Human Rights Act Flashcards
What is a manifesto?
Document detailing policy proposal that parties publish prior to elections.
What does the word pledged mean?
Promises made before being elected.
What is the European Court of Human Rights.
Court which protects rights.
What is the supreme court?
Highest level of judiciary system.
What is an arbiter?
Body or individual who makes decisions.
What is the job of the justice secretary?
Cabinet Minister responsible for legal system.
What is cross party support?
Support from one or more party.
What are fundamental rights and freedoms?
Fundamental rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone in the EU.
What is the European Convention of Human Rights?
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is an international treaty between the States of the Council of Europe
What does the word upheld mean?
Confirmed.
What is a tribunal?
They hear evidence from witnesses but decide the case themselves.
What is meant by interpret?
Define something in a certain way.
What is a legislation?
Law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament
What is meant by compatible in politics?
Something which is in agreement with something else.
