Dealing With Injustice And Discrimination

Question 1

What’s the difference between a rule and a law?

Answer 1

A law is how society is regulated, whereas a rule is how a group or organisation operates.

Question 2

Name two types of anti-discrimination legislation passed in the UK

Answer 2

Equality acts 2006 & 2010

Equal pay act 1970

Question 3

Name one example of legislation being abolished in some countries but not in others

Answer 3

Death penalty, UK VS USA

Question 4

when, who

What was the European convention on human rights?

Answer 4

• Created in 1950 by the Council of Europe
• Became law in 1988 in the UK, through the Human Rights Act
• The UK played a major role in drafting the convention and was one of the first to sign it.

Question 5

when, who, what

What was the universal declaration of human rights (UDHR)?

Answer 5

-Created in 1948 (after WW2) by the UN and became international law in 1976.
-Ensures that everyone has the same human rights.
-made up of 30 elements
-192 countries currently signed up to some/all of the UDHR.

Question 6

In terms of rights vs responsibilities, what does there has to be a balance between?

Answer 6

The power of the state and the rights and duties of its citizens

Question 7

What did the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rule in Russia in 2017? What happened in 2022?

Answer 7

• In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia used excessive force in a siege at a Beslan school, where terrorists had taken 1,100 hostages. Russia rejected the ruling. After its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia was suspended from the Council of Europe.

Question 8

How was the Covid-19 lockdown an example of rights vs responsibilities?

Answer 8

• rights (freedom of movement, social interaction) and responsibilities (protecting public health, following restrictions). Governments limited rights to prevent the virus’s spread, emphasizing collective responsibility over individual freedom.

Question 9

How is stop and search an example of rights vs responsibilities?

Answer 9

• rights (freedom from discrimination and unfair treatment) and responsibilities (keeping communities safe). If police misuse the power, minority ethnic groups may feel unfairly targeted, raising concerns about justice and equality.