Rights in context

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta (1215)?

• To establish the right to vote for all men

• To limit the power of the monarchy and establish legal rights

• To introduce trial by jury for all cases

• To grant equal rights to men and women

Why is the Magna Carta often considered a foundational document for human rights?

• It established universal suffrage

• It abolished the death penalty in England

• It created the European Convention on Human Rights

• It introduced the idea that the king was subject to the law

Which of the following rights was protected under the Magna Carta?

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to privacy

• Protection against unlawful imprisonment (Habeas Corpus)

• The right to vote

What was the main purpose of the Human Rights Act 1998?

• To incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law

• To replace all previous human rights legislation

• To remove the UK from the European Court of Human Rights

• To introduce new rights that did not exist before

Which of the following rights is protected under the Human Rights Act 1998?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to freedom from torture

• The right to unlimited free speech

• The right to refuse taxation

Why is the Equality Act 2010 significant?

• It created a new court for human rights cases

• It consolidated previous anti-discrimination laws into one act

• It abolished the House of Lords

• It introduced new voting rights

Which UK institution is responsible for ensuring that laws comply with the Human Rights Act 1998?

• The Bank of England

• The Supreme Court

• The Prime Minister’s Office

• The BBC

Which principle is central to the Human Rights Act 1998?

• Right to property

• Right to a fair trial only for criminal cases

• Freedom of the press

• Equality before the law

What was a key impact of the Brexit process on human rights in the UK?

• The UK no longer follows the European Convention on Human Rights

• The UK lost access to the European Court of Human Rights

• The UK government has more flexibility in interpreting human rights laws

• The Equality Act 2010 was repealed

What was a significant concern regarding the proposed Bill of Rights (2022) to replace the Human Rights Act?

• It would have completely removed all human rights protections

• It aimed to reduce the influence of the European Court of Human Rights on UK law

• It would have banned all forms of protest in the UK

• It sought to remove judicial review from UK courts