where are rights protected in the uk

Question 1

citizens enjoy both rights and responsibilities (civil liberties) as members of their country , common rights that citizens have include

Answer 1

the right to vote
the right to life
right to education

Question 2

citizens are also expected to carry out certain responsibilities such as

Answer 2

abiding by law
paying taxes
voting

Question 3

magan carta 1215

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first outlined that no one should be imprisoned unlawfully , later developed into the Habeas Corpus act 1679

Question 4

human rights act 1998

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enshrined the European convention on human rights into UK law and includes the right to education , freedom of expression and freedom from torture

Question 5

freedom of information act 2000

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allowed the public to request information from public authorities about their work to ensure gov transparency , however there are a number of exceptions for example regarding the security services

Question 6

equality act 2010

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protects people against discrimination based on a number of protected characteristics including age sex race and disability