RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Moral Rights
A
freedom of speech
freedom to privacy
right to education
2
Q
legal rights
A
right to life
right to free trial
right to security
3
Q
moral duties
A
respect for law and order
participation in democratic processes.
promoting justice and fairness
4
Q
legal duties
A
obeying the law
respecting the rights of others
supporting the legal system
5
Q
Equality Act 2010 protects…
(9 characteristics)
A
- Age
- Gender
- Sexual Orientation
- Disability
- Belief/religion
- maternity and paternity
- race
- gender reassignment
- civil partnership and marriage
6
Q
Define Human Rights Act 1998 and give examples:
A
protects fundamental rights by including the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR)
EXAMPLES:
- Right to Life
- Freedom from Torture or inhuman degrading treatment
- Right from slavery or forced labour
- right to security and liberty