Theme A: Human Rights

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  • Created on: 06-10-20 15:51
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  • Human Rights
    • UDHR (1948)
      • By the UN
      • Right to life, liberty, security
      • Freedom from slavery and torture
      • Equal protection of law and privacy
      • Right to education and religion
      • Right to speech and freedom of association
      • Human Rights Act (1998) made UDHR into British Law
    • Political Rights
      • For Adults
        • Vote in general, local elections and referendums
        • Stand for election
      • For all citizens
        • Lobby an MP
        • Form pressure group
        • Organise campaign or public meeting
        • Sign or start a petition
      • 16 year old voting
        • For
          • They can work
          • Youth would be more politically aware
          • Politics affects their education and housing
        • Against
          • Still a child
          • Cost too much money
          • Unlikely to vote
    • Consumer Rights
      • Protects customers and employees
      • Enforcement of Consumer Rights
        • Citizen’s Advice Bureau- free legal advice
          • Office of Fair Trading- gov. office, take action against traders who break the law
          • Liverpool City Council- investigates complaints
    • Magna Carta (1215)
      • First human rights in UK
      • Held King John to account

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