Rights
Rights that originate from traditions established over time within a certain socio-cultural group but have no legal basis.
Customary rights
The first 'Great Charter' in the English speaking world, often considered the cornerstone of human rights protections.
Magna Carta
This body is part of the Attorney-General's portfolio, and undertakes research, consultations and legal policy development to make recommendations that bring the law into line with current conditions and needs and provide improved access to justice, among others.
Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC)
a formal agreement entered into by two nation-states
Bilateral treaty
When was the UN established?
1945
A formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country or federation
Bill of Rights
In what year was the Magna Carta signed and by whom?
By King John of England, in 1215.
Amnesty International
the process of full adoption of the obligations imposed by a treaty or covenant into Australian law by the passing of legislation through the federal parliament that mirrors and enacts the treaty obligations
ratification
This UN organisation coordinates action on international health issues, sanitation and diseases.
The World Health Organsation (WHO)
How many articles does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have?
30
How many core international human rights treaties has Australia ratified?
Seven
an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament, to protect and promote human rights in Australia and internationally
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
when a nation-state enters into a treaty that has already been formed after it has been negotiated and signed by other states
accession
This group consists of 5 international organisations that make loans to developing countries.
The World Bank Group
Protesting/lobbying
Lodge a complaint to UN/AHRC/QHRC
Court action
Which rules of the Magna Carta are still in place as laws in modern Australian society? (name at least 2)
No person shall be arbitrarily arrested, imprisoned, or deprived of their property
A person is presumed innocent until proven otherwise by a court
Punishment must be determined by a court and be proportionate to the offence
Before a matter is referred to the Federal Court, what does the Australian or Qld HR Commission have to issue before the Federal Court can begin to deal with the complaint?
(an official written notification that a matter has been terminated)
when a nation-state does not wish to be bound by every provision in a treaty so ratifies only the parts of the treaty by which it does agree to be bound
reservation
What are the 4 principles with which the UN acts in accordance?
1. the sovereign equality of its members
2. the peaceful settlement of international disputes
3. refraining from the threat or use of force against any nation
4. non-intervention in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of any nation
Under this Act, all new Bills must be compatible with the rights and freedoms recognised in the seven core international human rights treaties that Australia has ratified.
Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth)
Name at least 3 of the 7 core HR treaties that Australia ratified
IC on Civil and Political Rights
IC on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
IC on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This is the world's largest humanitarian network, acting before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
the concept that a government exercises full control over affairs within a geographical or territorial limit, meaning it can pass laws and enforce them within this area and exists as an essentially independent legal and political body in this space
sovereignty
This specialised UN agency aims to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.