Human Rights

Cards (5)

Human Rights Act 1998
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, dignity, fairness, equality, respect, independence
Would have been repealed /replaced by the Bill of Rights 2022
Ensured equality of rights no matter social status or other characteristics
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Allows public access to information held by public authorities
Equality Act 2010
Legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society
Streamlined many legal definitions - some areas were broadened and improved the level of protection
Protection of Freedom Act 2012
Enabled the government to issue a code of practice as guidance which will further regulate surveillance camera systems
Allowed the use of DNA and fingerprint security
Legislation was not put in place straight away, it established a National DNA Strategy Board which made identification easier
Data Protection Act 2018
Rights include to know what information is held about them the right to access that information
Granted greater data privacy rights to individuals and placed tougher obligations on organisations that hold client data