European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) Quiz

When was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) fully enforced?

• 7th May 1948

• 5th June 1955

• 10th May 1948

• 3rd September 1953

Who came up with the idea for the establishment of the ECHR in the early 1940s?

• Konrad Adenauer

• Joseph Stalin

• François Mitterand

• Winston Churchill

Where can you find the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)?

• Strasbourg, France

• The Hague, Netherlands

• Brussels, Belgium

• Geneva, Switzerland

What is the main goal of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?

• To safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals

• To foster economic development

• To establish a common currency

• To enforce military alliances

Which country was the very first nation to ratify the ECHR in March of 1951?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• Italy

What is one of the rights guaranteed by Article 2 of the ECHR?

• Right to marry

• Freedom of assembly and association

• Freedom of expression

• Right to life

What is one of the protections provided by Article 8 of the ECHR?

• Right to an effective remedy

• Prohibition of discrimination

• Right to respect privacy and family life

• Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

What is the main purpose of Article 13 in the ECHR?

• Protecting freedom of expression

• Ensuring right to liberty and security

• Prohibiting torture and cruel treatment

• Guaranteeing right to an effective remedy

What can a state do under Article 15 of the ECHR during emergencies?

• Protect the right to life

• Guarantee freedom of assembly and association

• Prohibit discrimination

• Temporarily suspend some specific rights in the ECHR

What is the main goal of the ECHR Act 2003?

• To limit freedom of expression

• It makes it unlawful for arguments about the ECHR to be heard in Irish courts

• To promote gender equality

• To enforce the rights guaranteed by the ECHR in Irish courts