Human rights act 1998 Flashcards
1
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Human rights
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Right to life Right to freedom from slavery The right to hold free elections Right to marry Right to freedom from torture Right to a fair and public trial Freedom to expression
2
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What are human rights entitled to
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Everyone should have irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age and class
3
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What does the human rights act promote
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Promotes the accept ion of others
4
Q
When would people seek redress
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When they believe their human rights have been infringed by a public organisation
5
Q
Organisations effected by human rights act
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Residential and nursing homes Voluntary organisations Public services Education and childcare Professional care workers
6
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New additions to the act
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The protection of property
Right to education
Right to free elections
The obligation of the death penalty
