Theory in Human Rights Law

Question 1

What is the rule of law?

Answer 1

Principle that law should govern a nation, as opposed to it being governed by obituary decisions of individuals or gov officials.

Question 2

When did the UK grant its citizens the right to go to Strasbourg with a European case?

Answer 2

1966

Question 3

What is meant by an absolute right?

Answer 3

Duty placed upon state that must be performed in all circumstances, such as right to use Article 2 and not to be tortured (Article3)

Question 4

What is meant by limited rights?

Answer 4

Where a right is set out, such as right to liberty in A5, sets out circumstances when the right is limited.

Question 5

What is meant by qualified rights?

Answer 5

Due to public interest, have to protect the rights of others.

Question 6

What is meant by a human right?

Answer 6

Fundamental assumption, each individual deserves to be treated with dignity

Question 7

What are the basic principles of human rights?

Answer 7

-Belongs to everyone