Human rights have a part in everyone’s life. There are approximately 10 core articles that are part of the Human Rights Act. Article 1: every human being is born with the same rights. Article 2: includes basic rights and freedom, no matter the nationality, gender, race colour, sex, language, political or non political opinion, property birth or religion. Every person is equally entitled to have human rights without receiving discrimination for it. Article 3: every human being has the right to life, liberty and security. Article 4: no one is to be held under slavery or servitude. Article 5: No human is to be exposed to torture, or any inhumane punishments or treatments. Article 6: every human is entitled to the right of recognition everywhere.
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This Act was introduced to “bring rights home”. In other words, those who are UK nationals are able to rely on the rights that are part of the European Convention on Human rights, just before the domestic courts. Britain’s journey of developing human rights from the Magna Carta has been very long and is a proud tradition for Britain. It is believed by the Commission that the Human Rights Act has provided the correct protection that people need and it accurately meets the needs of the British constitutional traditions, however before, people were made to deal with the delay of claiming human rights in the European Court of Human Rights. Courts look to understand the legislation and how compatible it is with the Convention rights. There were two reviews that were conducted by the government on how effective the Human Rights Act is. The DCA (Department for Constitutional Affairs) published a review in July 2006 as a response to the request of the Prime Minister to the Lord Chancellor. This was to consider if there are any problems with the achievement of the Human Rights Act. The Home Office also directed a review of the wider effects of the Human Rights Act in the context of the criminal justice system in order to better the protection of those who are victims of crime. The DCA examined three aspects that were directly related to the effect of the Human Rights Act; the impact that it has had on the development of the law, …show more content…
One being the right to freedom of thought, religion and conscience, and the other being the right to have an education. In article 9 of the European Court of Human Right, it is stated that “everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance”. With this statement, it is very clear to see that Shabina was not given the chance to practice her religious beliefs. This is because being a Muslim, practicing modesty in relation to clothing and custom is required, therefore resulting in Shabina wearing a jilbab. It is a cause for concern on whether or not Shabina was allowed to wear a hijab to school even though it was not part of the schools’ policy with
This Act was introduced to “bring rights home”. In other words, those who are UK nationals are able to rely on the rights that are part of the European Convention on Human rights, just before the domestic courts. Britain’s journey of developing human rights from the Magna Carta has been very long and is a proud tradition for Britain. It is believed by the Commission that the Human Rights Act has provided the correct protection that people need and it accurately meets the needs of the British constitutional traditions, however before, people were made to deal with the delay of claiming human rights in the European Court of Human Rights. Courts look to understand the legislation and how compatible it is with the Convention rights. There were two reviews that were conducted by the government on how effective the Human Rights Act is. The DCA (Department for Constitutional Affairs) published a review in July 2006 as a response to the request of the Prime Minister to the Lord Chancellor. This was to consider if there are any problems with the achievement of the Human Rights Act. The Home Office also directed a review of the wider effects of the Human Rights Act in the context of the criminal justice system in order to better the protection of those who are victims of crime. The DCA examined three aspects that were directly related to the effect of the Human Rights Act; the impact that it has had on the development of the law, …show more content…
One being the right to freedom of thought, religion and conscience, and the other being the right to have an education. In article 9 of the European Court of Human Right, it is stated that “everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance”. With this statement, it is very clear to see that Shabina was not given the chance to practice her religious beliefs. This is because being a Muslim, practicing modesty in relation to clothing and custom is required, therefore resulting in Shabina wearing a jilbab. It is a cause for concern on whether or not Shabina was allowed to wear a hijab to school even though it was not part of the schools’ policy with