The History of the European Convention on Human Rights (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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In which year did the European Convention on Human Rights officially come into force?
In which year did the European Convention on Human Rights officially come into force?
1953
What was the primary reason for creating the ECHR?
What was the primary reason for creating the ECHR?
To respond to WWII human rights abuses
Where is the European Court of Human Rights located?
Where is the European Court of Human Rights located?
Strasbourg, France
How long after signing the ECHR did the UK incorporate it into domestic law?
How long after signing the ECHR did the UK incorporate it into domestic law?
Nearly 50 years
Which Article guarantees the right to a fair trial?
Which Article guarantees the right to a fair trial?
Article 6
What does Article 8 protect?
What does Article 8 protect?
Private and family life
Which ground is NOT mentioned for restricting qualified rights?
Which ground is NOT mentioned for restricting qualified rights?
Economic efficiency
In Thompson and Venables v UK, which Article was breached?
In Thompson and Venables v UK, which Article was breached?
Article 6
Before 1998, what had to happen before UK citizens could claim at the ECtHR?
Before 1998, what had to happen before UK citizens could claim at the ECtHR?
Exhaust domestic remedies
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into force?
When did the Human Rights Act 1998 come into force?
2000