The Human Rights Act (1998) Flashcards
1
Q
When did the HRA come into force?
A
October 2000
2
Q
What did the HRA incorporate from the ECHR and what did this allow?
A
Most of it articles
Allowed citizens to pursue cases under the ECHR through UK courts
3
Q
What is the HRA based upon?
A
Council of Europe’s ECHR
Rather than EU law
Meaning it isn’t superior to parliamentary statute
4
Q
What authoirt does the HRA have?
A
A persuasive authority that has enhanced the protection of individual rights in the UK
