Positive Obligations Under Law: Öneryildiz v Turkey (2004)

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What is the main function of the Council of Human Rights?

Promote human rights education (correct)

Provide military assistance to Member States

Handle international trade disputes

Advocate for economic reforms

How often is the human rights records review conducted for UN Member States?

Every 6 years

Every 2 years

Every 8 years

Every 4.5 years (correct)

What is the role of the troika in the universal periodic review process?

Conduct military inspections

Provide financial aid to member states

Assist in the review process (correct)

Organize cultural events

What is the purpose of the complaint procedure maintained by the Council of Human Rights?

To examine complaints against states violating human rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of appealing to the Grand Chamber according to the text?

To seek a more serious consideration of the case. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for taking a case to the European Court of Human Rights under article 33?

Exhausting domestic remedies by going through the national court system. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that cases brought to Strasbourg have an extremely high chance of being declared inadmissible?

Due to the overwhelming number of cases received by the Court. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a case be referred to the Grand Chamber by the Chamber?

If there is a serious question that would benefit from Grand Chamber consideration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'constructive dialogue' between the State and the Committee?

To discuss how to comply with the treaty Signup and view all the answers

Which action does the Human Rights Committee (HRC) express concern about?

Potential repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998 Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of states not following the recommendations of the Committee?

Individuals can submit complaints about violations of rights Signup and view all the answers

What is required for individuals to submit complaints about violations of rights?

Signing and ratifying optional protocol 1 Signup and view all the answers

What type of obligation did the Turkish authorities have under Article 2 of the Convention in the case Öneryildiz v Turkey?

Substantive obligation to protect individuals from a real and immediate risk Signup and view all the answers

What did the judicial system required by Article 2 need to provide for according to the text?

An impartial official investigation procedure with minimum effectiveness standards Signup and view all the answers

What did the case Pretty v UK establish regarding Article 2 of the Convention?

It does not confer a right to die or self-determination in choosing death over life Signup and view all the answers

What did the Turkish authorities themselves do that led to their obligation under Article 2 in Öneryildiz v Turkey?

Set up and authorized the operation of the Ümraniye municipal rubbish tip Signup and view all the answers

Positive Obligations Under Law: Öneryildiz v Turkey (2004)

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