International Bill of Human Rights
Which three instruments make up the International Bill of Human Rights?
UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR
How many treaties did we explore on Monday?
Six
What are the two processes by which treaty obligations can become domestic law?
Ratification and accession
How many marks is the external exam worth?
25
What was my career before teaching?
Lawyer
What year were the ICCPR and ICESCR adopted?
1966
This treaty requires the elimination of racial segregation
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1965
What is the legal term for the power of a government to run its own affairs and make laws for its territory?
State sovereignty
Which week of Term 4 is the external exam on?
Week 4
Which two areas of law did I practice in?
Criminal and family law
See PPT
The principle that states cannot send refugees to territories where their life or freedom is threatened
Non-refoulement
What's the difference between ratification and accession?
Accession does not require the government to negotiate and sign the treaty before making it part of domestic law
Which week of the exam block is the external exam on?
Week 1
What year did I start teaching?
2022
What are two rights set out in the ICESCR?
See PPT
This treaty guarantees the right to inclusive, quality education at all levels without discrimination
Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006
What is the legal term for unilateral statements that limit some of a country's obligations under a treaty?
Reservations
What date is the external exam?
29 October
What year was I born?
1997
How many rights are set out in the UDHR?
30
What is the FULL title of the treaty setting out the right to be free from torture?
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment 1984
What is the FULL title of the Act that states all new bills must be compatible with human rights treaties Australia has signed?
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth)
Which day of the week is the external exam on?
Thursday
Which country/ies am I planning to travel to next?
France and Germany