Rights and responsibilities- what laws does a society require Flashcards
Define the rule of law
Every person, no matter who they are, is subject to the law and every person should be treated equally
List the four things someone standing trial has the right to
-a fair trial
-the right to defend oneself
-the right to be represented
-right to appeal (if found guilty)
Laws cannot be ……….. you cannot be tried for something that was not ……….. at the time
Retrospective
Unlawful
A key principle is that there is ……….. and ………….. in the law. Every ……. Should be allowed ………. access to the ………….. system
Fairness
Equality
Person
Equal
Justice
Legal ………. The idea that all laws are applied in a precise and predictable manner. Citizens must believe the law is ……
Certainty
Fair
What is meant by the presumption of innocence?
Innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt
What is meant by justice?
The concept of right and wrong
Every citizen should be able to ……. and …… the justice system irrespective of their …… or ……. within society
Access
Use
Status
Wealth
How many jury members are there in Scottish courts ?
15
(Not 12 like in NI, England and Wales)
How are citizens involved in the justice system?
-member of a jury
-magistrate
-special constable
-PCC
What are rules?
The way a organisation or group is governed
What are laws?
Way in which society is regulated, citizens responsibility to follow them or face the consequences
Give 2 examples of legislation relating to anti-discrimination
Race relations Act
Equal pay Act
Sex discrimination Act
Disability discrimination Act
Equality Act
When was the European Convention on Human Rights incorporated into the law?
1998
Examples of rights vs responsibilities
-police powers of stop and search, many citizens from ethnic minorities feel they are unfairly targeted which lead to the government changing the guidance
-Covid 19 pandemic government decided there would be a lockdown which lead to the introduction of new restrictions
