Lecture 8: Human Rights 1 - European Court of Human Rights

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Which of the following best describes the core function of the European Court of Human Rights according to David Pannick QC?

Protecting the fundamental rights of unpopular sections of society (correct)

Enforcing popular opinions in society

Limiting the judicial protection for unpopular victims

Advocating for political support for unpopular victims

What did Megarry VC imply about England in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner?

Everything is permitted except what is expressly forbidden (correct)

Nothing is permitted unless expressly allowed

Nothing is forbidden unless expressly prohibited

Everything is forbidden except what is expressly permitted

Which article of the Convention rights prohibits torture or inhuman treatment?

Article 6

Article 3 (correct)

Article 5

Article 4(1)

What does Article 4(1) of the Convention rights specifically prohibit?

Slavery or servitude Signup and view all the answers

Which case addresses the concept of 'negative rights'?

Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others?

Article 11 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Convention rights, what is one of the circumstances where interference with the right to respect for private and family life is permissible?

For maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement that flows from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

The law must be adequately accessible Signup and view all the answers

In which article of the Convention rights is the freedom of expression addressed?

Article 10 Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 10 of the Convention rights not prevent states from requiring?

The licensing of broadcasting, television, or cinema enterprises Signup and view all the answers

What is the core function of the European Court of Human Rights according to David Pannick QC?

To protect the fundamental rights of unpopular sections of society Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is addressed in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner?

Negative rights Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 4(1) of the Convention rights specifically prohibit?

Slavery and servitude Signup and view all the answers

According to Megarry VC in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner, what did he imply about England?

Everything is permitted except what is expressly forbidden Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to liberty and security of the person?

Article 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement that flows from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

Deprivation of liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Article 8(1) of the Convention rights?

Right to respect for private and family life Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 8(2) of the Convention rights, under what circumstances can a public authority interfere with the right to respect for private and family life?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 10 of the Convention rights specifically address?

Freedom of expression Signup and view all the answers

Under Article 10 of the Convention rights, what may the exercise of freedoms be subject to?

Duties and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Article 11 of the Convention rights?

Freedom of assembly and association Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can restrictions be placed on the exercise of rights under Article 11?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are two requirements that flow from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

The law must be adequately accessible; it must provide specific legal rules applicable to a given situation Signup and view all the answers

What is one circumstance where interference with the right to respect for private and family life is permissible as per the Convention rights?

Prevention of disorder or crime Signup and view all the answers

'What does Article 10 not prevent states from requiring?' This question references which aspect?

'Territorial integrity' Signup and view all the answers

'Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others?' This question addresses which specific right?

Article 11 Signup and view all the answers

Lecture 8: Human Rights 1 - European Court of Human Rights

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Which of the following best describes the core function of the European Court of Human Rights according to David Pannick QC?

What did Megarry VC imply about England in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner?

Which article of the Convention rights prohibits torture or inhuman treatment?

What does Article 4(1) of the Convention rights specifically prohibit?

Which case addresses the concept of 'negative rights'?

Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others?

According to the Convention rights, what is one of the circumstances where interference with the right to respect for private and family life is permissible?

What is a requirement that flows from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

In which article of the Convention rights is the freedom of expression addressed?

What does Article 10 of the Convention rights not prevent states from requiring?

What is the core function of the European Court of Human Rights according to David Pannick QC?

Which concept is addressed in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner?

What does Article 4(1) of the Convention rights specifically prohibit?

According to Megarry VC in the case of Malone v Metropolitan Police Commissioner, what did he imply about England?

Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to liberty and security of the person?

What is the requirement that flows from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

What is the main focus of Article 8(1) of the Convention rights?

According to Article 8(2) of the Convention rights, under what circumstances can a public authority interfere with the right to respect for private and family life?

What does Article 10 of the Convention rights specifically address?

Under Article 10 of the Convention rights, what may the exercise of freedoms be subject to?

What is the main focus of Article 11 of the Convention rights?

Under what circumstances can restrictions be placed on the exercise of rights under Article 11?

What are two requirements that flow from the expression 'prescribed by law' as per the Convention rights?

What is one circumstance where interference with the right to respect for private and family life is permissible as per the Convention rights?

'What does Article 10 not prevent states from requiring?' This question references which aspect?

'Which article of the Convention rights addresses the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others?' This question addresses which specific right?

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