Rights in context (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are civil liberties?
What are civil liberties?
Rights protecting citizens from unfair state treatment
Which right is an example of a civil right rather than a civil liberty?
Which right is an example of a civil right rather than a civil liberty?
Right to life
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into effect?
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into effect?
2000
What does the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporate into UK law?
What does the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporate into UK law?
European Convention on Human Rights
What is 'reading down' in relation to the Human Rights Act?
What is 'reading down' in relation to the Human Rights Act?
Interpreting laws to align with ECHR rights
Which rights under the Human Rights Act are absolute and cannot be infringed?
Which rights under the Human Rights Act are absolute and cannot be infringed?
Right to life & prohibition of torture
Which are qualified rights under the Human Rights Act that can be restricted?
Which are qualified rights under the Human Rights Act that can be restricted?
Privacy (Art 8) & expression (Art 10)
What principle does the Human Rights Act maintain regarding Parliament?
What principle does the Human Rights Act maintain regarding Parliament?
Parliamentary sovereignty
How long do public authorities have to respond to Freedom of Information requests?
How long do public authorities have to respond to Freedom of Information requests?
20 working days
Which scandal was uncovered in 2009 using the Freedom of Information Act?
Which scandal was uncovered in 2009 using the Freedom of Information Act?
MPs' expenses scandal
Which is NOT an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
Which is NOT an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
Political party membership
Which public body is covered by the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
Which public body is covered by the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
NHS bodies
How many protected characteristics does the Equality Act 2010 establish?
How many protected characteristics does the Equality Act 2010 establish?
8
What is indirect discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?
What is indirect discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?
A policy disadvantaging those with a protected characteristic
What is the difference between positive action and positive discrimination?
What is the difference between positive action and positive discrimination?
Positive action is lawful, discrimination isn't