(With Articles of THRA 1998) Unit 6 Citizenship, society and the public services Flashcards
Human rights, good citizenship, responsibilities
What does it mean to be a good citizen? (Two examples)
- Respect people’s differences
* Understand rights given come with responsibility to act appropriately
How do public services employees demonstrate/be a good citizenship? (11 examples)
- Charity work/Donate
- Non-violent
- Friendly
- Hard-working
- Respectfull
- Participate
- law binding
- Pay tax
- Being themselves
- Tolerant
- Recognise authority
What are the 7 rights of the public service user?
#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])
What 5 main reasons do we have public services?
- 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
What are the 6 rights of the criminal justice system?
#Reasonable grounds for arrest #Humane treatment whilst in custody #Legal representation #Legal aid #A fair trial #Suitable treatment in prison if sentenced
How do public services promote good citizenship? (2 examples)
#They protect citizens #They try to improve society ....
Where was the Human rights act 1998 taken from?
The European convention of human rights
Who has to uphold the Human Rights act 1998? (9 examples)
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)
Who doesn’t have to uphold the Human Rights act 1998?
#The public #private companies (Such as employers)
What is part 1 article 1 of the human rights act
You have the right to your rights
What is part 1 article 2 of the human rights act
Right to life
What is part 1 article 3 of the human rights act
Prohibition of torture
What is part 1 article 4 of the human rights act
Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
What is part 1 article 5 of the human rights act
Right to liberty and security
What is part 1 article 6 of the human rights act
Right to a fair trial
What is part 1 article 7 of the human rights act?
No punishment without law
What is part 1 article 8 of the human rights act
Respect for your private and family life
What is part 1 article 9 of the human rights act
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
What is part 1 article 10 of the human rights act?
Freedom of expression
What is part 1 article 11 of the human rights act?
Freedom of assembly and association
What is part 1 article 12 of the human rights act?
Right to marry
What is part 1 article 13 of the human rights act?
If your rights are violated you have the right to seek effective remedy (court)
What is part 1 article 14 of the human rights act?
Prohibition of discrimination
18/10/21 notes missing
Bus strike
What are the main 11 services that the Public Services provide us with?
#Education #Protection #Defence #Peace-keeping #Emergancy aid #Public safety #Medical assistance #Social welfare (money benefits) #Victum support #Investigation #Crime prevention
What are the negative impacts on the public services by allowing equality and equal opportunities? (6 points)
#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
What are the positive impacts on the public services by allowing equality and equal opportunities? (7 points)
#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