Human Rights Flashcards
(17 cards)
Definition of human rights
Rights that all people have, by virtue of their humanity.
What are the 4 characteristics of human rights?
Inherent, universal, inalienable, indivisible
Definition of slavery
A type of forced labour in which a person is considered to be the legal property of another
What were the 2 main pushes from Britain to abolish slavery?
Slave Trade Act 1807-importation of salves to colonies officially ended; 1833-slavery itself was abolished
When did the US stop the importation of slaves, and when?
Act to Prohibit the Importation of Slaves 1808 (US)
When was the earliest move by some American states to abolish slavery?
Declaration of Independence 1776
Which article of the UDHR prohibits slavery?
Article 4
When and what was the name of the convention to abolish slavery worldwide?
League of Nations Slavery Convention 1926
How is freedom from slavery provided for in Australian statute law?
Commonwealth Criminal Code 1995-slavery/people trafficking is an indictable offence
How was the right to freedom from slavery upheld by Australian courts?
The Queen v Wei Tang (2008) CLR
What is a statistic indicating that slavery continues today?
Around 27 million people are enslaved worldwide
Definition of a trade union
An association of employees, who collectively bargain to maintain and improve pay and working conditions
How did trade unionism begin?
Industrial revolution–large numbers of employees–poor conditions, lack of safety, low wages, long working hours. Collective action to force employers to listen to demands, better conditions and wages
How did English legislation recognise the trade union movement?
Initially, trade unions criminalised. Trade Unions Act 1871 secured legal status of trade unions
How did labour rights develop in Australia?
IR framework developed at federation, union movement well-accepted; FWA 2009
Which League of Nations agency helped uphold the rights of workers, and how?
The International Labour Organisation 1919–agency of LoN–>UN
How does the UDHR uphold the right to participate in trade unions?
Art. 23, 24–Right to freedom of association; right to work, rest, and leisure
