Question 1
Select the false statement about various Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights.
[1 mark]
Answer
Select the false statement about various Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights.
[1 mark]
Select the true statement about various aspects of the Human Rights Act 1998 (‘the Act’).
[1 mark]
In the context of delegated legislation, which of the following is most closely involved in the creation of statutory instruments?
[1 mark]
A member state of the European Union is not properly implementing EU law. Which institution is responsible for beginning legal action against that state?
[1 mark]
Which of the following is not normally considered to be an aspect of the rule of law?
[1 mark]
Explain how by-laws are made and give two examples of matters which might be dealt with using a by-law.
[5 marks]
Suggest why Anji’s arrest for offences of causing criminal damage to cars was probably lawful under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, even though she had not in fact committed any criminal offence.
[5 marks]
Having regard to the right to life under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, advise the police as to whether they are liable for any breach of the Human Rights Act 1998 s6 in connection with the death of Brice.
[10 marks]
Examine what is meant by ‘justice’. Discuss the extent to which the remedies available for a breach of human rights may achieve justice.
[15 marks]
Taking a human rights perspective, consider whether Gerson, Halima and the other demonstrators have any rights and remedies that they may be able to pursue in consequence of these incidents.
In your answer, include consideration of whether they may challenge their subsequent convictions for public order offences.
[30 marks]
Taking a human rights perspective, consider the rights, duties, liability and remedies of Jane and Karin in connection with the removal and reading of the letter, and with Jane being taken to the police station and detained there for two hours.
Assess the role of the judge in the trial of the two suspected burglars.
[30 marks]
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