Rights and responsibilities

Human Rights

The basic rights we have as a Human

• UN Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
• Basic Fundamental Rights
• Right to own Property
• Right to Free Speech
• Right to Marry and start a family.

Political or Civil Rights

Rights that are given to citizens that are protected by the Government

• Right for everyone over 18 to vote
• A Minimum Wage
• Right to stand for election

Legal or Social Rights

The rights you have in law

• Freedom of Assembly
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Association
• Protects Human Rights through Law

Consumer Rights

Rights given to the customer to protect them

• The product cannot be faulty
• No misleading claims
• Offense to sell food unsafe for Human consumption
• Right to have a full refund
• You can contact the Citizen Advice Bureau
• Then inform Trading Standard Department which investigates it.

Employment Rights

Rights given to people who work for a company

• The Equal Pay Act: People who do the same job are paid the same
• Contract: Setting out pay, holidays and conditions
• The Equality Act: Employers cannot discriminate against disabled people
• These are enforced by Courts and are protected by Trade Unions