Theory of Human Rights (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the key distinction between rights and liberties?
What is the key distinction between rights and liberties?
Rights are universal; liberties are local
How do rights and liberties differ in their legal status?
How do rights and liberties differ in their legal status?
Rights are guaranteed; liberties are allowed
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into force?
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into force?
2000
What does 'your freedom ends where another person's rights begin' mean?
What does 'your freedom ends where another person's rights begin' mean?
You must not violate others' rights
What defines absolute rights?
What defines absolute rights?
Cannot be restricted under any circumstances
Which is an example of an absolute right?
Which is an example of an absolute right?
Prohibition against torture
What characterises limited rights?
What characterises limited rights?
Can be restricted in specific legal cases
When can the right to liberty (a limited right) be lawfully restricted?
When can the right to liberty (a limited right) be lawfully restricted?
Following lawful arrest by police
What three tests must be met to restrict qualified rights?
What three tests must be met to restrict qualified rights?
Lawful, necessary & proportionate
What is the proportionality test for balancing rights?
What is the proportionality test for balancing rights?
Could aim be achieved with less interference?