Human Rights Syllabus

Question 1

1. The nature and development of human rights overview

Answer 1

• the definition of human rights
• developing recognition of human rights
• formal statements of human rights

Question 2

• developing recognition of human rights

Answer 2

• the abolition of slavery
  
  • trade unionism and labour rights
  • universal suffrage
  • universal education
  • self-determination
  • environmental rights
  • peace rights

Question 3

• formal statements of human rights

Answer 3

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  
  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Question 4

2. Promoting and enforcing human rights- In the international community:

Answer 4

• state sovereignty
• the roles of:
  
  • the United Nations
  • intergovernmental organisations
  • courts, tribunals and independent statutory authorities
  • non-government organisations
  • the media

Question 5

2. Promoting and enforcing human rights- In Australia:

Answer 5

• the incorporation of human rights into domestic law
• the roles of:
  
  • the Constitution, including division of powers and separation of powers
  • statute law
  • common law
  • courts and tribunals
  • non-government organisations
  • the media
  • a Charter of Rights (arguments for and against)