Cypop 5 Task 1 Legislation
Task 1 legislation
Human Rights Act
Human rights are rights and freedoms that belong to all individuals regardless of their nationality and citizenship. They are also important in maintaining a fair and civilized society.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was drafted by the nations of the Council of Europe (including the UK) in the aftermath of World War II. In October 2000, The Human Rights Act came into effect in the UK. This meant that people in the UK can defend their rights in the UK courts and that public organisations must treat everyone equally with fairness, dignity and respect.
There are 16 basic rights in the Human Rights Act, all taken from the European Convention on Human Rights.
The 16 articles are:- * Right to life- protects your life by law. The state is required to investigate suspicious deaths and deaths in custody. * Right to Respect for Private Life- protects against unnecessary surveillance or intrusion into your private and family life. * The Prohibition of Torture or Degrading Treatment- You should never be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way, no matter what the situation. * Protection against Slavery- You should not be treated like a slave or subjected to forced labor. * Right to Liberty and Freedom- You have the right to be free and the state can only imprison you with very good reason – for example, if you are convicted of a crime. Anyone detained by the state must be brought before a court. * Right to a Fair Trial- You are innocent until proven guilty. If accused of a crime, you have the right to hear the evidence against you, in a court of law. All trials must be fair and impartial. * Freedom of Thought, Religion And Belief- You can believe (or not believe) what you like and practice your religion or beliefs * Freedom of Assembly- You can join with others in a peaceful way to express your views and form a club or group with like-minded people. * Free speech- You have a
Human Rights Act
Human rights are rights and freedoms that belong to all individuals regardless of their nationality and citizenship. They are also important in maintaining a fair and civilized society.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was drafted by the nations of the Council of Europe (including the UK) in the aftermath of World War II. In October 2000, The Human Rights Act came into effect in the UK. This meant that people in the UK can defend their rights in the UK courts and that public organisations must treat everyone equally with fairness, dignity and respect.
There are 16 basic rights in the Human Rights Act, all taken from the European Convention on Human Rights.
The 16 articles are:- * Right to life- protects your life by law. The state is required to investigate suspicious deaths and deaths in custody. * Right to Respect for Private Life- protects against unnecessary surveillance or intrusion into your private and family life. * The Prohibition of Torture or Degrading Treatment- You should never be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way, no matter what the situation. * Protection against Slavery- You should not be treated like a slave or subjected to forced labor. * Right to Liberty and Freedom- You have the right to be free and the state can only imprison you with very good reason – for example, if you are convicted of a crime. Anyone detained by the state must be brought before a court. * Right to a Fair Trial- You are innocent until proven guilty. If accused of a crime, you have the right to hear the evidence against you, in a court of law. All trials must be fair and impartial. * Freedom of Thought, Religion And Belief- You can believe (or not believe) what you like and practice your religion or beliefs * Freedom of Assembly- You can join with others in a peaceful way to express your views and form a club or group with like-minded people. * Free speech- You have a