Rights Flashcards
1
Q
civil liberties
A
rights cannot be reduced by any public body
freedom from GOVt
2
Q
civil rights
A
rights protected through law
3
Q
rights protection advantages
A
UK is subject to ECHR
civil rights guaranteed
strong common law tradition
4
Q
rights protection weaknesses
A
common law can be vague
Parl remains sovereign and can ignore ECHR and repeal HRA
5
Q
freedom of information act 2000
A
people can see MPs spendage
6
Q
manga carts 1215
A
limit power of king
7
Q
bill of rights 1688
A
free from false imprisonment and cruel punishment
