Human rights overview Flashcards

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What does HRA stand for?

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Human Rights Act

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What does ECHR stand for?

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European Convention of human rights

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What does ECtHR stand for?

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European Court of Human rights

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What does UDHR stand for?

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Universal declaration of Human rights.

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What is the definition of human rights?

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“A right which is believed to belong to every person, in every nation, as they are a human being”

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Human rights are universal:

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They apply to all humans regardless of nationality.

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Human rights are inalienable:

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They cannot be taken away by the state for no good reason.

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Human rights are indivisible:

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States must be accept all rights- they cannot pick and choose.

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Human rights are owed by the state to people:

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The government and public authorities must uphold them.

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In the UK, what 5 things are rights protected by?

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  1. ECHR
  2. Acts of parliament
  3. Judicial decisions
  4. Historical documents
  5. Conventions and traditions.
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What are the 3 types of rights in the ECHR/HRA?

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Absolute - Never interfere
Limited - Some situations of interference
Qualified - Can take away to protect others.

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List the 5 articles we study?

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Article 5 - Right to liberty and security
Article 6 -Right to a fair trial
Article 8 - Right to respect for private and family life.
Article 10 - Freedom of expression.
Article 11 - Freedom of assembly and association

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