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1 The individual and society
Beliefs and Values The individual and society

2 What rights do we have as citizens
What rights do we have as citizens? 16 basic human rights have been incorporated into UK law. What are they?

3 What rights do we have as citizens
What rights do we have as citizens? 16 basic human rights have been incorporated into UK law. What are they? Right to life Prohibition of torture Freedom of expression Prohibition of slavery and forced labour Freedom of assembly and association Right to liberty and security Right to marry Right to a fair trial Prohibition of discrimination No punishment without law Protection of property Right to respect for private and family life Right to education Right to free elections Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Abolition of the death penalty Which of these are absolute rights- where there is no exception? What exceptions are there to the others?

4 What rights do we have as citizens
What rights do we have as citizens? 16 basic human rights have been incorporated into UK law. What are they? Right to life Freedom of expression Prohibition of torture Freedom of assembly and association Prohibition of slavery and forced labour Right to marry Right to liberty and security Prohibition of discrimination Right to a fair trial Protection of property No punishment without law Right to education Right to respect for private and family life Right to free elections Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Abolition of the death penalty Which of these are absolute rights- where there is no exception? What exceptions are there to the others?

5 Exceptions Right to life Abortion Right to liberty and security
Right to a fair trial Right to respect for private and family life Freedom of expression Freedom of assembly and association Right to marry Prohibition of discrimination Protection of property Right to education Right to free elections

6 Exceptions Right to life Abortion Right to liberty and security Prison
Right to a fair trial Media coverage Right to respect for private and family life Media intrusion Freedom of expression Libel law/ Inciting hatred Freedom of assembly and association Public highway limits Right to marry Under-16s Prohibition of discrimination Job applications/ qualifications Protection of property Within Policing constraints Right to education SEN Right to free elections U-18s, prisoners, mental health Patients

7 Duties & Responsibilities
What duties does society expect UK citizens to perform? Jury service- read source B (pg 66) What else?

8 Duties & Responsibilities
What duties does society expect UK citizens to perform? Jury service- read source What else? Examples; Pay tax on income and most purchases May have to serve in the armed forces during times of war To have a passport if they wish to travel abroad To obey criminal and civil laws To declare a birth or death with the appropriate authorities Parents must ensure their children attend school

9 Do the interests of society override those of the individual?
ID cards- whose interest does this serve? Society or the individual? ‘ID cards will bring enormous benefits to us as individuals and as a society’ David Blunkett Home Secretary

10 Fill in the blanks The scheme will cost no more than £5.8 billion over 10 years, raising the cost of a new passport to no more than £93. From 2008 passport applicants will also be given an ID card. ID cards will improve our security in the ‘war on terror’. Govt. Ministers

11 Fill in the blanks The scheme will cost no more than £5.8 billion over 10 years, raising the cost of a new passport to no more than £93. From 2008 passport applicants will also be given an ID card. ID cards will improve our security in the ‘war on terror’. Govt. Ministers

12 Fill in the blanks...... ID cards will be little or no help in the ‘war on terror’ Stella Remington, ex MI5 chief

13 Fill in the blanks...... ID cards will be little or no help in the ‘war on terror’ Stella Remington, ex MI5 chief

14 Ought the privacy of public figures to be intruded upon?
Make a list of public figures who always seem to be featured in the press. Identify whether they are celebrities or professionals. Source D (pg 68)


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