Human Rights Act and Devolution (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What does 'entrenchment' mean in relation to the Human Rights Act 1998?
What does 'entrenchment' mean in relation to the Human Rights Act 1998?
Legislation firmly established & hard to remove
Which three nations are referred to as the devolved nations in the UK?
Which three nations are referred to as the devolved nations in the UK?
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
What would a Bill of Rights be if it replaced the Human Rights Act 1998?
What would a Bill of Rights be if it replaced the Human Rights Act 1998?
A new constitutional document
What did Scotland's Government declare in 2014 regarding human rights?
What did Scotland's Government declare in 2014 regarding human rights?
It would not tolerate removal from ECHR
What is the ECHR that the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates into UK law?
What is the ECHR that the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates into UK law?
European Convention on Human Rights
What two things must happen to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998?
What two things must happen to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998?
Repeal HRA & amend devolution statutes
What does the Sewell Convention require when legislating on devolved matters?
What does the Sewell Convention require when legislating on devolved matters?
Seek consent of relevant devolved legislature
Which areas are examples of devolved matters?
Which areas are examples of devolved matters?
Health, education, aspects of justice
Which Acts are devolution statutes for the devolved nations?
Which Acts are devolution statutes for the devolved nations?
Government of Wales, Scotland & NI Acts
What is uncertain about the Sewell Convention's legal status?
What is uncertain about the Sewell Convention's legal status?
Whether legally binding or political only