Rules

Question 1

What is the purpose of human rights

Answer 1

That the state is obligated to provide individuals with basic needs of life

Question 2

What are the types of rights

Answer 2

• Absolute = state cannot interfere (life/torture)
• Limited = articles can contain limitations (liberty unless under lawful detention)
• Qualified = can restrict in accordance with law, necessary and proportionate in a democratic society, to achieve a legitimate aim (8/10/11)
• Social/economic = basic to survival (food/water/ shelter)
• Civil/political = fundamental in a democratic society (expression, liberty)

Question 3

Whats the difference between rights and liberties

Answer 3

• Rights = fundamental entitlement to principles by virtue of being human (universal)
• Legal right = time bound, right to enforce, cannot derogate
• Historical right = develop over time (Habeas Corpus)
• Liberties = right to freedom without state interference (state specific)
• Civil liberties = basic right to be free from unequal treatment

Question 4

What are the components of human rights

Answer 4

• Inalienable (cannot be removed)
• Universal (applied everywhere)
• Interdependent (all necessary)
• Indivisible (without hierarchy)