Theory of Human Rights Law (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Natural rights theory - 3 fundamental rights per John Locke
Natural rights theory - 3 fundamental rights per John Locke
Life, liberty, property
Legal rights theory - origin of rights
Legal rights theory - origin of rights
Rights come from the state, not society or natural law
Societal rights theory - what determines rights
Societal rights theory - what determines rights
What society considers desirable & socially useful
Economic rights theory - who developed & main claim
Economic rights theory - who developed & main claim
Karl Marx - rights protect dominant economic groups
5 core principles of human rights law
5 core principles of human rights law
Universality, interdependence, inalienable, dignity, pluralism
Absolute rights - definition & example
Absolute rights - definition & example
Cannot be restricted; e.g., prohibition of torture
Limited rights - definition & example
Limited rights - definition & example
Restricted in specific circumstances; e.g., freedom of movement
Qualified rights - definition
Qualified rights - definition
Balanced against needs of others & broader society
Rights vs liberties - key difference
Rights vs liberties - key difference
Rights are universal guarantees; liberties are country-specific
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - year & purpose
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - year & purpose
1948 - comprehensive framework applicable to all people globally