Theme A: Legal Rights

Question 1

What are legal rights?

Answer 1

Legal rights in the UK are created, enforced, and protected by government.

Question 2

What is required of individuals regarding legal rights?

Answer 2

Individuals are responsible for obeying the laws that protect legal rights.

Question 3

How do human rights become legal rights?

Answer 3

Many human rights become legal rights when a law is put in place to protect them.

Question 4

What is the purpose of legal rights in society?

Answer 4

Legal rights enable society to function in a regulated way with appropriate safeguards.

Question 5

How do legal rights affect daily life?

Answer 5

Many legal rights affect daily life, as some have age restrictions relating to responsibility.

Question 6

What is the age of criminal responsibility in most places?

Answer 6

10 (8 in Scotland)

Question 7

At what age can a person get a part-time job?

Answer 7

13

Question 8

What age is required for consent and marriage with parental permission?

Answer 8

16

Question 9

At what age can a person give personal consent to medical treatment?

Answer 9

16

Question 10

What age is required to choose a GP?

Answer 10

16

Question 11

At what age can a person apply for a national insurance number?

Answer 11

16

Question 12

At what age can a person buy a pet?

Answer 12

16

Question 13

At what age can a person buy lottery tickets?

Answer 13

16

Question 14

At what age can a person drive a moped?

Answer 14

16

Question 15

At what age can a person apply for a passport?

Answer 15

16

Question 16

At what age can a person apply for legal aid?

Answer 16

16

Question 17

At what age can a person drive a car?

Answer 17

17

Question 18

At what age can a person become a blood donor?

Answer 18

17

Question 19

At what age can a person vote or stand in elections?

Answer 19

18

Question 20

At what age can a person serve on a jury?

Answer 20

18

Question 21

At what age can a person make a will?

Answer 21

18

Question 22

At what age can a person get married?

Answer 22

18

Question 23

At what age can a person open a bank account?

Answer 23

18

Question 24

At what age can a person buy fireworks?

Answer 24

18

Question 25

At what age can a person buy tobacco?

Answer 25

18

Question 26

At what age can a person buy alcohol?

Answer 26

18

Question 27

What is the purpose of employment law?

Answer 27

To protect citizens in the workplace, ensuring fair treatment and avoiding conflict.

Question 28

Which movements contributed to the development of employment laws?

Answer 28

The Labour Party and the trade union movement.

Question 29

What role does EU legislation play in employment law?

Answer 29

It further developed employment laws to provide protection in various situations.

Question 30

What types of employment situations do these laws protect against?

Answer 30

Unfair dismissal, wage disputes, and redundancy.

Question 31

Where can individuals seek advice on employment and discrimination laws?

Answer 31

Citizens Advice and trade unions.

Question 32

What does consumer law protect?

Answer 32

Consumer law protects the rights of consumers when purchasing goods or services in the UK.

Question 33

What does the Consumer Rights Act 2015 declare about goods and services?

Answer 33

Goods and services purchased should be as advertised and fit for purpose.

Question 34

What standard should services meet according to the Consumer Rights Act 2015?

Answer 34

Services should be undertaken with reasonable care and skill.

Question 35

What can customers expect if goods are not as advertised?

Answer 35

Customers can expect to have an exchange or their money back if goods are not as advertised.

Question 36

What recourse do customers have if a service is unreasonable?

Answer 36

Customers can expect a refund if the service is unreasonable.

Question 37

What is the purpose of minimum wage laws?

Answer 37

To protect employees from exploitation.

Question 38

What do health and safety laws aim to protect?

Answer 38

They protect employees and employers in the workplace.

Question 39

What is the purpose of contracts of employment?

Answer 39

To define the expectations of employees and employers.

Question 40

What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?

Answer 40

It protects everybody from discrimination in the workplace.

Question 41

What is Citizens Advice?

Answer 41

An organisation offering free advice for all aspects of civil law.

Question 42

What does Trading Standards do?

Answer 42

An organisation that investigates consumer law complaints.

Question 43

What is the role of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)?

Answer 43

Responds to complaints to ensure advertisements are not misleading, harmful, offensive or irresponsible.

Question 44

What is consumer law?

Answer 44

Consumer law is a body of regulations that protects the rights of consumers in transactions with businesses.

Question 45

How does consumer law protect consumer rights?

Answer 45

Consumer law protects consumer rights by ensuring fair trade, competition, and accurate information in the marketplace.

Question 46

Can you provide an example of consumer law in action?

Answer 46

An example of consumer law in action is when a consumer is able to return a defective product for a full refund within a specified period. ## Footnote This ensures that consumers are not stuck with faulty goods.