Rules and Theory Flashcards
Human rights
Basic rights and freedoms all humans should be guaranteed.
Universality
Apply regardless of race, ethnicity or other status.
Inalienable and Indivisible
Part of our existence as humans cant be taken away.
Dignity
Value as a human being.
Pluralism
Rights of different groups in society protected.
Human rights
Basic rights all citizens have.
Liberties
Granted by state.
Granted to certain sections or groups.
Unwritten constitutions
All rules are not written down in one place.
The theory of human rights
Democracy
Rule of law
Separation powers
Rule of law
Accountability
Just laws
Equality
Transparency
Accountability
Government ministers must not exceed powers.
Just laws
Laws must not be opressive or favour one group,
Transparency
Law clear, accessible, predictable.
Equality before law case
Dicey
Equality before law
Everyone equal in eyes of law.