1. Human Rights: Civil Rights & Liberties Meryl Mohan Monica Thomas Sherine Rahimi Meryl Mohan Monica Thomas Sherine Rahimi

2. Definitions Civil rights- The protections and privileges of personal liberty given to all citizens by law. Civil rights are distinguished from “human rights” or “natural rights”; civil rights are rights that persons do have, while natural or human rights are rights that many scholars think that people should have. Civil rights- The protections and privileges of personal liberty given to all citizens by law. Civil rights are distinguished from “human rights” or “natural rights”; civil rights are rights that persons do have, while natural or human rights are rights that many scholars think that people should have. Liberties-The condition of being free from restriction or control. Liberties-The condition of being free from restriction or control. Bill/Act- A part of the law passed by the Parliament. It can also be a private bill. It usually starts as a draft proposal, known as a White Paper. In the UK, Law of Commission bills and consolidation bills in the House of Lords. Bill/Act- A part of the law passed by the Parliament. It can also be a private bill. It usually starts as a draft proposal, known as a White Paper. In the UK, Law of Commission bills and consolidation bills in the House of Lords.

3. History of Civil Rights Legislation 1688 Bill of Rights: 1688 Bill of Rights: Registered from a struggle between the Stuart kings and the English Parliament. Registered from a struggle between the Stuart kings and the English Parliament. States that James II participated in illegal activity and therefore abdicated the throne. Certain acts of his were prohibited under the Bill of Rights. States that James II participated in illegal activity and therefore abdicated the throne. Certain acts of his were prohibited under the Bill of Rights. Englishmen possess certain inviolable civil and political rights under this act Englishmen possess certain inviolable civil and political rights under this act

4. Council of Europe Council of Europe An international organization which includes almost all of the European countries. An international organization which includes almost all of the European countries. Not to be confused with Council of European Union or European Council Not to be confused with Council of European Union or European Council Winston Churchill Winston Churchill Created European Convention on Human Rights (1950) Created European Convention on Human Rights (1950) - Serves as a basis for the European court of human rights - Serves as a basis for the European court of human rights

5. Within the next 50 years… First Two Attacks on Human Rights Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (1994) Rights Attacked: Right to Silence, Peaceful Protest, Peaceful Assembly, and Freedom of Movement Police Act (1997) -Rights Attacked: Right to Privacy and Security of Property

6. Human Rights Act of 1998 BIGGEST CHANGE to UK law since 1688 UK of rights. BIGGEST CHANGE to UK law since 1688 UK of rights. Came about from European Convention on Human Rights 1950 in addition to attacks on rights from 1994 and 1997. Came about from European Convention on Human Rights 1950 in addition to attacks on rights from 1994 and 1997. Right to life Right to life Prohibition of torture Prohibition of torture Prohibition of slavery and forced labor Prohibition of slavery and forced labor Right to liberty and security Right to liberty and security Right to a fair trial Right to a fair trial No punishment without law No punishment without law Right to respect for private and family life Right to respect for private and family life Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Freedom of expression Freedom of expression Freedom of assembly and association Freedom of assembly and association Right to marry Right to marry Prohibition of discrimination Prohibition of discrimination Protection of property Protection of property Right to education Right to education Right to free elections Right to free elections Abolition of the death penalty Abolition of the death penalty Death penalty in time of war Death penalty in time of war

7. Some Acts in Response to Attacks on Civil Rights Terrorism Act of 2000- Government can proscribe organizations that they feel are terrorism without evidence with a single parliamentary vote Permits suspicion over certain clothing that may indicate proscribed organizations Futbol (Disorder) Act of 2000- Courts can prohibit travel when a futbol match is on Attempts to prevent disorder during futbol match

8. Health and Social Care Act of 2001 Health and Social Care Act of 2001 Permits Health Secretary to authorize disclosure of confidential patient information to anyone Permits Health Secretary to authorize disclosure of confidential patient information to anyone Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 In response to September 11 th attacks In response to September 11 th attacks To prevent future terrorists attacks To prevent future terrorists attacks Give police greater power and authority Give police greater power and authority People forcibly put in powerless positions People forcibly put in powerless positions

9. Snoopers Charter of 2003 Snoopers Charter of 2003 Allows government and various organizations to surveillance electronic communication like emails, cell phone conversations Allows government and various organizations to surveillance electronic communication like emails, cell phone conversations Example organizations: Department of Transport, The Environment Agency, Serious Fraud Office, etc. Example organizations: Department of Transport, The Environment Agency, Serious Fraud Office, etc. Civil Contingencies Act of 2004 Civil Contingencies Act of 2004 Government power can acquire absolute power Government power can acquire absolute power Allows any cabinet minister to make “emergency” regulations Allows any cabinet minister to make “emergency” regulations

10. Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005- Government can act upon suspicion over terrorist related activity Derogating Control Order and Non-Derogating Control Order

11. Stand up for Your Rights!!!! Remember… You Cane Do It!!