a fundamental right that every person is entitled to
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Magna Carta 1215
established rights of the people and limits the power of the king
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Petition of rights 1628
a petition to King Charles I by parliament demanding basic rights in return for taxation
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US declaration of independence 1789
declaration in response to America gaining independence from Britain , right to bear arms and freedom of speech
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Declaration of the rights of the man 1789
following French revolution National Assembly decided to set forward basic rights of the man
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Legal rights
developed from Magna Carta e.g. right to free trial and use of juries
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Political Rights
major changes took place in 19th and 20th century with the right to vote ( for women over the age of 28)
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Religious Rights
continued into the 19th century male Roman Catholics were only given right to vote in 1829
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Economic Rights
As the Uk became industrial in the 19th century rights such as the ability to join a Trade Union become necessary. Before this Tolpuddle Martyrs
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948
The stated aim of the United Nations to bring peace after WW2. The US president drafted a declaration of the rights that everyone in the world should have.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990
194 countries have signed up which places duty on the government to protect the rights affecting children e.g. right to a name, identity and freedom from exploitation
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Human Rights Act 1998
Incorporation of the Human Rights Convention into British Law. Meant that UK citizens could bring cases to British court rather than having to go the Stratsbourg
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Welfare Rights
In the 20th century an expectation developed that certain services and benefits are provided for everyone e.g. healthcare , education and pensions
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Personal Rights
Have become subject to change in law in the 20th and 21st century such as equal opportunities (pay act)
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World Trade Organisation
Helps to resolve international trade disputes
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European Arrest Warrant
Allows police force in one country to ask a police force in another country to arrest someone.
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British Bill of Rights
Current UK government is considering a distinct British bill of rights due to concern about workings of European Convention of human rights
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Geneva Convention
Important conventions relating to how civilians and others should be treated during a time of war
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Hague Convention
Deals with rules governing the conduct of war
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International Criminal Court
To try persons indicted for crimes against humanity or war crimes. 120 nations agree to work with this court. Allows countries to resolve international issues peacefully
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International Humanitarian Law
Body of Law associated with international disputes and the conduct of war and those affected by war
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
established rights of the people and limits the power of the king
Back
Magna Carta 1215
Card 3
Front
a petition to King Charles I by parliament demanding basic rights in return for taxation
Back
Card 4
Front
declaration in response to America gaining independence from Britain , right to bear arms and freedom of speech
Back
Card 5
Front
following French revolution National Assembly decided to set forward basic rights of the man
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