To What Extent Is The Uk A Healthy Democracy

Question 1

High levels of representation example

Answer 1

Third parties can win local elections
2019 Green Party won 194 seats across England

Question 2

Low levels of representation example

Answer 2

Winning parties are unlikely to get majority votes
In 1997 labour got 43.2% votes
In 2024 labour got 34% votes

Question 3

Respect for human rights example

Answer 3

Human rights act 1998
Rights to a fair trial, freedom of expression, freedom from torture

Question 4

No respect for human rights

Answer 4

Anti terrorism crime and security act 2001 , part 4 of this act said that suspected international terrorists were to be deported without any proof, if they weren’t able to be deported due to being killed in their country, they are to be imprisoned in uk without fair trial or charge

Question 5

Genuine choice example

Answer 5

Peoples genuine choice is represented in referendums where opinion is simple and easy to express 2016 Brexit referendum had 72% turnout

Question 6

No genuine choice example

Answer 6

Voter turnout has decreased over the years
Unable to show the voting populations genuine choice as it is not represented
2001: 59% turnout in general elections