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Unit 2: Human Rights Flashcards

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what are human rights?

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inherent and inalienable activities, freedoms, and conditions that all humans are entitled.

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what are civil rights?

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  • the rights that every person in a nation should have regardless of sex, race, age or religion.
  • they are related to the const’n and are given by virtue of citizenship.
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What’s the difference b/t rights and freedoms?

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right= a legal,moral or social claim that ppl have from their gov’t

freedom= that right to live w/o interference from the gov’t

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who guarantees human rights?

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only a gov’t is in position to put in place and carry out these rights/freedoms/laws.

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why do we need int’l human rights law?

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respect for those freedoms may be hard to come by w/o int’l consequences + oversight (a gov’t that withholds rights is likely to be sanctioned by other countries)

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Sudan is an example of human rights violations. Explain what happened and what rights were violated.

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  • Janjaweed (gov’t) were committing ethnic cleansing of non-arab blacks and raped, looted and burned villages.
  • violated: right to life, liberty, security, not to be discriminated, treated equally, arbitrary arrest.
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Iraq is another example of human rights violations. Explain what is happening and what rights are violated.

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  • Abuses by ISIS and gov’t militias, violence against women (Yezidi), displacement.
  • violations: right to life, liberty, security, property, not to be discriminated, freedom of mov’t.
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what is the Oakes Test?

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balance b/t a persons rights and the protection of society; which outweighs the other.

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What is the reasonable limits clause?

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this section permits laws to put “reasonable limits” on rights and freedoms so long as the limits can be:

  • achieve the gov’t objective
  • interferes w/rights as little as possible
  • effect is proportionate to objective
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What is the notwithstanding clause?

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this section permits parliament/a provincial legislature to pass legislation that overrides many provisions of the charter except sec.16-24.

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Where did the reasonable limits clause originate from?

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the R.vOakes case

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Define affirmative action

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treating certain indv’ls/groups more favourably than other too ensure equal opportunity.

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Define harassment

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vexatious comments/conduct that is known to be unwelcome.

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what is corporate liability?

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businesses are responsible for the acts of their employees who are in positions of authority.

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what is vicarious liability?

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businesses are responsible for discriminatory acts by their employees.

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what is the difference b/t direct and constructive discrimination?

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direct is intentional, and constructive is a policy that exists that unfairly impacts one group (good thing)

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Why does what happened in Darfur concern the int’l community?

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It concerns the int’l community b/c when any violation of a H.R occurs, it means that they are not being respected and can be taken away from anyone. The int’l community believes in equality.

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Should int’l gov’ts intervene in countries that are violating H.R?

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Int’l pressure is the force behind the protection of rights. Sanctions are a necessary tool in this action; however direct intervention may cause future political turmoil.

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Choose 3 philosophers and explain their views of human rights and their impact.

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John Rawls: distributive justice provides life’s goods to be distributed equally; connected to sec. 15 (2) of CCRF
John S Mill: the “appropriate region of human liberty”=freedom of thought, opinion, publish, expression, etc.; applies to many of the rights in sec. 2
Hobbes: H.R are both given and taken by the state; reasonable limits/notwithstanding clause

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What are the 2 types of int’l law?

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IGOs: organizations that are set up by a treaty b/t 2+ states (ie. NATO).
NGOs: organizations set up by indv’ls/groups, not states (ie. Red Cross)

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How is int’l created?

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developed b/c countries agree to act/not act in certain ways towards each other

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What are the 2 ways int’l laws can happen?

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treaties or customs

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What is the difference b/t a custom and a treaty?

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Custom: est. ways of behaving that over time become customary law
Treaty: a formal agreement b/t 2+ countries that sets out their mutual legal rights.

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How is int’l law enforced?

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under the UN Charter, member states are required to settle disputes peacefully. (ie. ICC)

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How do int’l disputes get resolved?

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1) negotiation- parties attempt to come to a resolution that’s agreeable enough to all parties
2) mediation- neutral 3rd party assists parties to come to a resolution
3) ICJ- treaty administration by UN, states that have signed, may appeal to the ICJ if they believe another state hasn’t lived up to obligations

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what is section 1 of the CCRF

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guaranteed but w/ reasonable limits (Oakes Test)

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what is section 2 of the CCRF

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fundamental freedoms (thought, expression, religion, etc)

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what is section 3-6 of the CCRF

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democratic and mobility rights

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what is section 7-14 of the CCRF

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legal rights

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what is section 15 of the CCRF

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equality rights

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what is section 16-23 of the CCRF

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language and education rights (cannot be applied to the notwithstanding clause)

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what is section 33 of the CCRF

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notwithstanding clause

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what is the purpose of the OHRC?

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so all ppl's voices can be hard and rights are protected:
-promotes equality/human dignity
-educate citizens about rights
-investigate/settle disputes
enforce the code
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who does the OHRC apply to?

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only applied to provincial/municipal gov’ts + to indv’ls who are engaged in private activity under provincial control

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what are the 3 types of complaints?

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Discrimination, disability and harassment.

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explain discrimination in the OHRC

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only 2 exceptions in the code:

  • bona fide requirement
  • affirmative action
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explain disability in the OHRC

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employers must provide access to the workplace and amenities; all barriers must be removed unless it causes “undue hardship” on the company (ie safety/cost).

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explain harassment in the OHRC

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a “poisoned atmosphere” is est. through images, graffiti, comments; also any sexual, racial or unacceptable conduct.

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what is an example of harassment?

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cyberbullying

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what are the pros and cons of judicial independence?

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pros: doesn’t have to submit to gov’t, impartial, w/o influence
cons: could go against gov’t/ppl, non-elected people dictating changes in legislation

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