Human right in the UK, Democratic and electoral processes

Question 1

Example of rights.

Answer 1

‘Freedom from slavery’,
‘Freedom from torture’,
‘The right to life’
‘Right to a fair trial’.

Question 2

Why are human rights important to Christians?

Answer 2

• Right to life is covered by teaching of sanctity of life
• All humans made in God’s image and are equal
• Christians are protected by these laws and so should help protect others
• Human rights ban discrimination

Question 3

Can cause problems for Christians because…

Answer 3

• Some are against civil partnerships which are legal in the UK
• Some against marrying outside their religion
• Against homosexuals having a family (adoption)
• Roman Catholics do not allow women priests, which is a form of discrimination

Question 4

We should take part in democratic and electoral processes because…

Answer 4

• The Government decides on taxes and voting gives you some control
• They make new laws which you could influence
• You get a say in things like schools and the NHS
• People fought for the right to vote and this should be respected