Exam 17: The Protection of Human Rights

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The Article 6 Right to a Fair Trial can be relied upon in relation to a defendant's fitness to plead.

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Outline the social and political factors which led to the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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The adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights was influenced by a combination of social and political factors.

Socially, the aftermath of World War II and the atrocities committed during the war had a profound impact on European society. The widespread human rights abuses and the desire to prevent such atrocities from happening again led to a growing awareness and demand for the protection of human rights. The horrors of the Holocaust and other war crimes highlighted the need for a legal framework to protect individuals from such abuses.

Politically, the Cold War and the division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs also played a significant role in the adoption of the Convention. The Western European countries, led by the United Kingdom and France, sought to distinguish themselves from the human rights abuses of the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe. By adopting the Convention, Western European countries aimed to demonstrate their commitment to upholding human rights and the rule of law, in contrast to the repressive regimes in the East.

Additionally, the desire to promote European unity and cooperation also influenced the adoption of the Convention. The devastation of World War II had created a strong impetus for European countries to work together to prevent future conflicts and promote peace and stability. The Convention was seen as a way to establish common standards for human rights protection across Europe, and to promote a shared commitment to democratic values and the rule of law.

In conclusion, the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights was driven by a combination of social and political factors, including the aftermath of World War II, the Cold War division of Europe, and the desire for European unity and cooperation. These factors led to a shared commitment among European countries to protect and promote human rights through the establishment of the Convention.

Which of the following can make a declaration of incompatibility?

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Giving case law examples, analyse the impact the ECHR had on the English Legal System prior to 1998.

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Convention rights can never be used as defences.

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With reference to case law, how is the term 'public authority' defined for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998?

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Under which circumstances will there NOT be a violation of the Article 2 Right to Life?

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Explain the operation of the 'doctrine of deference' with reference to key cases.

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With reference to case law, analyse how Article 8 of the ECHR has influenced the development of a concept of privacy in UK law.

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To what extent is the Human Rights Act a 'constitutional statute'?

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Explain, with reference to case law, how the section 3 HRA interpretation principle has been invoked.

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Derogation is allowed from which ONE of the following rights?

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With reference to case law, analyse the UK courts' approach to upholding the Article 2 Right to Life

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If a State does not comply with a judgment of the European Court of Human Rights it can be expelled from the Council.

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If a superior court finds that a statute conflicts with the articles of the ECHR it has to make a declaration of incompatibility.

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The Article 5 Right to Liberty includes the right to be informed of reasons for arrest.

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Judges are elected to the European Court of Human Rights for terms of how many years?

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In which year were individual citizens of the UK allowed to make an application to the European Court of Human Rights?

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Outline the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the protection of human rights in the UK.

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Which of the following is not a category of the substantive rights of the ECHR?

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