SUMMARY

Question 1

article 5

articles of european convention of human rights (ECHR)

Answer 1

right to liberty and security

Question 2

article 6

articles of european convention of human rights (ECHR)

Answer 2

right to a fair trial

Question 3

article 8

articles of european convention of human rights (ECHR)

Answer 3

respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence

Question 4

article 10

articles of european convention of human rights (ECHR)

Answer 4

freedom of expression

Question 5

article 11

articles of european convention of human rights (ECHR)

Answer 5

freedom of assembly and association

Question 6

section 2

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 6

domestic courts must consider the judgments of past ECtHR cases (although not bound by them)

Question 7

section 3

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 7

so far is as possible, UK courts must interpret acts in a way which is compatible with the ECHR rights

Question 8

section 4

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 8

• declaration of incompatability - a formal legal statement that the particular law interferes with human rights
• it is strongly encoruagesparliament to amend the law

Question 9

section 6

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 9

a public body includes any person or body whose functions are of a public nature

Question 10

section 7

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 10

a person can only bring a human rights case against a public body (vertical relationship) but only if they are directly affected by the act or decision of that body

Question 11

section 8

key sections of human rights act 1998

Answer 11

if the courts finds the act or decision unlawful then remedies include damages (compensation) or could be an injuction