Theory of Human Rights (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Rights (definition)
Rights (definition)
Universal entitlements belonging to all humans
Liberties (definition)
Liberties (definition)
Country-specific freedoms permitted unless prohibited by law
Rights vs liberties: legal status
Rights vs liberties: legal status
Rights are guaranteed by law; liberties are allowed
When HRA 1998 came into force
When HRA 1998 came into force
2000
What Human Rights Act 1998 did
What Human Rights Act 1998 did
Incorporated ECHR into UK law
Absolute rights definition
Absolute rights definition
Rights that cannot be restricted under any circumstances
Example of absolute right
Example of absolute right
Prohibition of torture
Limited rights definition
Limited rights definition
Rights restricted only in specific legally-defined situations
Qualified rights definition
Qualified rights definition
Rights balanced v. societal needs; restricted if lawful/necessary
Rights and responsibilities link
Rights and responsibilities link
Every right carries a corresponding responsibility to others