10 Questions
Which court case led to a broad interpretation of the right of access to courts under the ECHR?
Golder v. U.K.
In what year did all member states of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) ratify the Convention?
1974
What did the Declaration of Vienna (protocol n° 11) do?
Established the Court as a permanent institution
Which case emphasized that the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) should be regarded as a living instrument whose interpretation evolves with time?
Tyrer v. U.K.
What is true about economic and social rights compared to civil and political rights?
They are recognized but do not enjoy the same status as civil and political rights
What was a significant change brought about by protocol n° 11 in regards to the European human rights system?
Made jurisdiction of the Court compulsory for every member state
Which term was used to describe the European Court of Human Rights in the late 1960s when it became more demanding towards member states?
'Activist' Court
What was the approach of the British government towards interpreting the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
'Strict' interpretation approach
Which country faced a growing number of complaints related to immigration, detainees, and Northern Ireland during the 1970s under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?
'British' country
'Second-generation rights' refer to which category of rights?
'Economic and social' rights
This quiz provides an overview of regional human rights systems such as the European, Inter-American, and African systems. It covers the genesis and key events related to these systems, aiming to ensure effective enjoyment of rights recognized by the UDHR.
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