2 rights documents with the force of law
ECHR and 1998 Human Rights Act
Two UN documents which aren’t legally binding
UDHR and UN General Assembly Resolutions
Two historical rights documents
Magna Carta and Constitution of Medina
Moral, legal and human rights
Moral rights are based on ethical principles and societal norms, not necessarily enforced by law. Legal rights are established and enforced by particular jurisdictions and provide specific entitlements and protections. Human rights are inherent to all humans and include rights to liberty, and rights to privacy.
Age of Criminal responsibility
Beneath the age of criminal responsibility a child cannot be arrested or charged with a crime. 10 in UK and Wales, 12 in Scotland
What is a trade union?
An organization that advocates for the interest of workers and negotiate with employers: wage, working conditions and benefits. Supported more by left -wing than right
What is NAAN?
The National Appropriate Adult Network helps support young or vulnerable people when involved with the law.
Who are appropriate adults?
They are trained volunteers that hold a good knowledge of the legal system. They are involved with police interviews, and in certain circumstances support in court.
