U2 AOS3 - Intro to Human Rights

Question 1

Human rights

Answer 1

• There is no universal or legalistic definition of human rights The closest we have is the list of rights set out in various declarations and treaties
• Broadly speaking, human rights are basic moral or legal entitlements that exist for all human beings, irrespective of any personal qualities or characteristics
• It is aimed at identifying the fundamental prerequisites for each human being leading a minimally good life beyond mere survival
• They attach to individuals who can invoke them, they are of high priority and compliance with them is mandatory rather than discretionary

Question 2

International declarations

Answer 2

• International declarations are non-binding agreements that set out aspirations or intentions of countries or international organisations who are party to it

Question 3

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Answer 3

• It was adopted in a 1948
• It sets out guidelines, principles, and articles for Human Rights
• It has thirty articles
• It includes both negative freedoms, such as freedom from slavery, and positive freedoms, such as freedom of movement
• It also includes civil and political rights, such as the right to freedom of speech
• It also includes social, economic and cultural rights, such as the right to education

Question 4

International treaties

Answer 4

• International treaties are legally binding agreements between countries or international organisations in which they undertake to follow the obligations set out in the agreement and implement them into domestic law