What are MY RIGHTS?
Human rights are based on important principles like dignity, fairness, respect and equality. They intend on protect you in your everyday life regardless of who you are, where you live and how you chose to live your life.
The European Convention on Human Rights protects the human rights of people in countries that belong to the Council of Europe. This includes the UK. The Council of Europe is different from the European Union therefore Brexit will have no impact on these laws.
My rights,
Your rights
Article 1 is the obligation to respect human rights
-To have your human rights respected by the state
Article 2 is the right to life-
– Not to be unlawfully killed by the state
– For the state’s systems to be designed so that they protect life, including through the criminal law
– For the state to investigate suspicious deaths
– In certain circumstances to require the state to take reasonable steps to prevent a loss of life
Article 3 is the prohibition of torture
– Not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way
– For the state’s systems to be designed so that they prevent torture or inhumane and degrading treatment, including through the criminal law
– Not to be deported or extradited if there is a real risk you will be tortured in state you are going back to
– In certain circumstances to require the state to take steps to prevent others from inflicting torture
Article 4 is the prohibition of slavery and forced labour
– For the criminal law to prohibit slavery
– To an investigation into credible suspicions of someone being forced into slavery or servitude
– In certain circumstances to require the state to take measures to protect victims or potential victims of enslavement
Article 5 is the right to liberty and security
– To speedy access to a court and to be released if your detention is found to be unlawful
– If arrested, to be informed of the reasons for that arrest in a language you understand
– To receive compensation if you are the victim of unlawful arrest or detention
Article 6 is the right to a fair trial
– To get a fair trial in criminal and non-criminal (civil) cases
– To be presumed innocent until proved guilty
– To have adequate time and facilities to prepare your defence
– To choose legal assistance
– To receive free legal assistance if you cannot afford it and it is necessary in the interests of justice
Article 7 is the right to not be punished without the law
– To only be charged with criminal offences which are clear in law
– To not be held guilty of a crime if there was no law against it when you did it.
– Not to receive a harsher penalty than one that was applicable at the time an offence was committed
Article 8 is the right to respect for private and family life
– To privacy, for example of your private correspondence (emails, letters, telephone messages)
– In certain circumstances to make the state take positive steps to protect your privacy or family life
– To respect for your family (especially the interests of children) in immigration and deportation matters
Article 9 is the freedom of though, conscience and religion
– To have the law protect your right to hold certain beliefs
– To show commitment to your beliefs through worship and teaching, in private and in public
Article 10 is the freedom of expression
– To hold and express opinions
– To receive and share information and ideas
– To express opinions which others might find offensive or shocking
Article 11 is the freedom of assembly and association
– To take part in peaceful protests and demonstrations
– To join with others to achieve a particular goal
– To form trade unions
Article 12 is the right to marry
– To marry whom you like (although states remain free to define their own laws on same-sex marriage)
– If you are transgender and have transitioned, to marry someone of the opposite gender.
Article 13 is the right to an effective remedy
– To get a remedy if you rights have been breached, which can be granted by the state or, if necessary, by the courts
– To expect the government to make it possible for you to get a remedy through the courts if your rights are violated
Article 14 is the right to not discriminate
– To equal treatment in the exercise of your other rights
– To special protection against discrimination on many grounds, including gender, race and sexual orientation
You can find the rest on - https://www.echr.coe.int/Documents/Convention_ENG.pdf
What does it protect and
go against?
They protect us and make sure we are entitled to a fair, peaceful life with dignity. For example:
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Life, freedom and security
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Respect for private and family life
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freedom of expression
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freedom of thought, conscience and religion
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Vote in and stand for election
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a fair trial in civil and criminal matters
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Property and peaceful enjoyment of possessions
And it prohibits people from being taken disadvantage of and be poorly treated.It prohibits:
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Torture or inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment
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Slavery and forced labour
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Arbitrary and unlawful detention
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Discrimination in the enjoyment of the rights
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Deportation of a state's own nationals or denying them entry
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The death penalty
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The collective deportation of foreigners
What is it against?
Protocols to the conventions
Article 1 of Protocol No.1-protection of property
– To peacefully enjoy your property
– Not to have your possessions taken from you except in certain circumstances
Article 2 of Protocol No.1-Right to education
– To access education at existing institutions
– To choose a stream of education, including religious or private education
– To equality in education
Article 3 Protocol No.1-right to free elections
– To vote in elections and have a say in the choice of the government and parliament, subject to some restrictions
– To stand for election
Article 2 Protocol No.4-freedom of movement
– To be able to travel as long as the government agree
And more
