16 Questions
What does ECtHR stand for?
European Court of Human Rights
What is the abbreviation for the body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by its State parties?
HRCtee
Which court is referred to by the abbreviation CJEU?
Court of Justice of the European Union
What is the highest court of the CJEU and where is it located?
ECJ, Luxembourg
What does ECHR stand for?
European Convention on Human Rights
Which court is referred to as the ICJ?
International Court of Justice
What are the two major characteristics of human rights mentioned in the text?
Protection of individuals against abuse of authority and protection of human dignity
What was the legal reason given by a local authority in France to not permit the 'dwarf tossing' attraction?
The attraction was considered to be against human dignity, as it involved laughing at a disease.
In the Wackenheim case, what was the decision of the Court regarding the treatment of persons participating in the 'dwarf tossing' attraction?
The Court determined that not every differentiation of treatment necessarily constitutes discrimination, and in this case, there was no discriminatory purpose.
What is the aftermath of the Wackenheim case in France, in terms of using human dignity as an argument?
The aftermath led to discussions in the parliament, with a view to discourage the use of human dignity as an argument.
What is frequently used in legal cases and in Belgian legislation, especially after World War II?
Human dignity
According to the text, what is the conclusion regarding the concept of human dignity and its use in legal contexts?
The concept of human dignity can be used, but it comes with room for interpretation for judges, reflecting a political choice to use an open term to be filled in by judges.
What is the tendency of human rights mentioned in the text?
The tendency of human rights to expand, with new rights emerging and existing rights being given a scope beyond traditional understanding.
What problem arises for legal authorities once they agree that certain issues fall within the ambit of human rights protection?
It becomes extremely complicated.
What is the outcome of agreeing that certain issues fall within the ambit of human rights protection, according to the text?
It becomes extremely complicated.
What is the impact of recognizing certain issues as falling within the ambit of human rights protection?
It becomes extremely complicated.
Study notes for the course on International and European Human Rights Law, covering topics such as CJEU, ECJ, and fundamental human rights principles.
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