(With Articles of THRA 1998) Unit 6 Citizenship, society and the public services Flashcards

Human rights, good citizenship, responsibilities

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What does it mean to be a good citizen? (Two examples)

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  • Respect people’s differences

* Understand rights given come with responsibility to act appropriately

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How do public services employees demonstrate/be a good citizenship? (11 examples)

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  • Charity work/Donate
  • Non-violent
  • Friendly
  • Hard-working
  • Respectfull
  • Participate
  • law binding
  • Pay tax
  • Being themselves
  • Tolerant
  • Recognise authority
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What are the 7 rights of the public service user?

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#Access to high quality services
#Protection from risk
#Treated without discrimination
#Confidentiality
#Consent when receiving treatment
#Digity
#Choice (type of treatment/education/place[school/hospital])
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What 5 main reasons do we have public services?

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  • To meet the need of are diverse society
  • Support the rights of citizens
  • Protect and assist vulnerable people
  • Improve quality of life
  • Protect the environment
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What are the 6 rights of the criminal justice system?

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#Reasonable grounds for arrest
#Humane treatment whilst in custody
#Legal representation
#Legal aid
#A fair trial
#Suitable treatment in prison if sentenced
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How do public services promote good citizenship? (2 examples)

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#They protect citizens 
#They try to improve society
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Where was the Human rights act 1998 taken from?

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The European convention of human rights

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Who has to uphold the Human Rights act 1998? (9 examples)

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All public authorities or bodies exercising public functions / Any one who represents the government
Examples:
#Police
#NHS employees
#Local authorities and their employees
#Some nurses 
#Personal care accommodation providers
#Prison staff
#Courts and tribunals (including first tier tribunals [Mental health])
#Government departments and their employees
#Statutory bodies and their employees (e.g. information commissioner's office)
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Who doesn’t have to uphold the Human Rights act 1998?

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#The public
#private companies (Such as employers)
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What is part 1 article 1 of the human rights act

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You have the right to your rights

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What is part 1 article 2 of the human rights act

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Right to life

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What is part 1 article 3 of the human rights act

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Prohibition of torture

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What is part 1 article 4 of the human rights act

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Prohibition of slavery and forced labour

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What is part 1 article 5 of the human rights act

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Right to liberty and security

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What is part 1 article 6 of the human rights act

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Right to a fair trial

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What is part 1 article 7 of the human rights act?

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No punishment without law

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What is part 1 article 8 of the human rights act

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Respect for your private and family life

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What is part 1 article 9 of the human rights act

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Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

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What is part 1 article 10 of the human rights act?

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Freedom of expression

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What is part 1 article 11 of the human rights act?

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Freedom of assembly and association

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What is part 1 article 12 of the human rights act?

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Right to marry

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What is part 1 article 13 of the human rights act?

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If your rights are violated you have the right to seek effective remedy (court)

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What is part 1 article 14 of the human rights act?

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Prohibition of discrimination

24
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18/10/21 notes missing

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Bus strike

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What are the main 11 services that the Public Services provide us with?

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#Education
#Protection
#Defence
#Peace-keeping
#Emergancy aid
#Public safety
#Medical assistance
#Social welfare (money benefits)
#Victum support
#Investigation
#Crime prevention
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What are the negative impacts on the public services by allowing equality and equal opportunities? (6 points)

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#Must ensure diversity within the service recruitment
#Must respect different cultures and ways of life - for staff & public
#Must have training in equality and diversity
#Ensure codes of practice and rules and regulations are adhered ( followed) to
#There are costs involved when implementing equal opportunity measures
#Number of people using the public services has a cost
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What are the positive impacts on the public services by allowing equality and equal opportunities? (7 points)

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#Improvments in the lives of individuals 
#Increase in life expectancy
#Reduction of infant mortality rates
#Reduction of morbidity rates 
#Reduction in crime levels
#Improved exam results
#Improving equality of life for individuals, citizens, and society