Week 3 - Human Rights & Business Flashcards
1
Q
What do human rights refer to in a legal context?
A
Refers to the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights (upon which the human rights act is based)
2
Q
What has the UK been to the EHCR and since when?
A
The UK has been a signatory to the EHCR since 1951
3
Q
When did the Human Rights Act come into force?
A
2 October 2000
4
Q
Where are Human Rights in the workplace (3 examples)
A
- Equality Act 2010
- Health and Safety at work regulations
- Modern Slavery Act 2015
