Human Rights Act Quiz

What year was the Human Rights Act passed in the UK?

• 1995

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the Human Rights Act?

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to life

• The right to free elections

• The right to own a pet

Who can use the Human Rights Act?

• Only adults

• Only British citizens

• Only public authorities

• Every person resident in the UK

Arjun and Isabelle are discussing the Human Rights Act. What does the Human Rights Act compel public organisations to do?

• Ignore human rights

• Follow only local laws

• Act in their own interest

• Treat everyone equally

Which right protects against unnecessary surveillance or intrusion into your life?

• The right to education

• The right to free speech

• The right to privacy and family life

• The right to liberty

What can you do if a public authority interferes with your rights?

• Write to the public authority

• Ignore it

• Do nothing

• Move to another country

Neha and Aarav are discussing their rights. Which right ensures that no child can be denied an education?

• The right to property

• The right to education

• The right to free elections

• The right to liberty

What does the prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment ensure?

• You can be tortured in certain situations

• You should never be tortured or treated in an inhuman way

• You can be treated inhumanly if necessary

• You can be tortured if you are a prisoner

What does the right to free speech and peaceful protest allow you to do?

• Speak freely and join with others peacefully

• Neither speak freely nor protest

• Speak freely but not protest

• Protest but not speak freely