Introduction to Human Rights Flashcards
What is the Aim of Human Rights?
To influence domestic law
Before the Act came into force…
it was impossible to enforce human rights in domestic courts.
The Act was not a usual domestic bill of rights.
The Act is implemented by…
public authorities obliging to act in accordance, if they don’t then the courts will interpret legislation and impose it.
The Act does not allow…
courts to strike down incompatible law.
Britain and Parliament are obliged to…
secure the convention rights to everyone in its jurisdiction and are obliged to abide by the European Courts of Human Rights rulings.
Is there a legal obligation to comply?
Legal obligation to comply but parliament makes the laws and if subjects want to change the law, the court and judges could adapt the law.
