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Why is the Magna Carta no longer relevant?
It had to be reissued 4 times
It only applied to men at the top of society
It was annulled by the pope after 13 weeks
Why is the Magna Carta still relevant?
It’s been referenced by the suffragettes, Nelson Mandela, and Eleanor Roosevelt
We still have 3 of its clauses in our law today (e.g. rule of law and fair trial)
Lead to rights, liberties and democracy worldwide
What is the Magna Carta?
A document of 63 rules and rights that everyone had to follow
Who was involved in the Magna Carta?
King John, his barons/advisors, and other senior people
When did it take place
1215
Why did it take place?
Because King John’s barons didn’t like how he could do whatever he wanted
What did it force the king to do?
Obey the law
Other important documents influenced by it?
ECHR, UNDHR, ADoI
What are trade unions?
Organisations of workers who join together to achieve common aims
What is a worker’s right
A right that everyone is entitled to in the workplace
What are some examples of a worker’s right?
Minimum wage, maternity/paternity leave, paid holidays, not to be sacked without good reason, breaks
Why are workers rights important?
They protect us and keep us safe at work
What are some pros of trade unions?
They promote fairness, safety and flexibility
Workers in a trade union earn on average 10% more
Protect people from serious allegations (not alone)
Maintains worker’s rights
What are some cons of trade unions?
Higher wages means fewer jobs
Have to pay to be in one
Industrial (strike) action is very disruptive
Can create division in the workplace
What is the equality act of 2010?
An act that criminalises discrimination of certain characteristics in the workplace
What are some examples of strikes?
Tonypandy miners’ strike
Teachers’ strike 2008
NHS strikes
What is an absolute right?
Rights that can’t be taken away
5 examples of a human right:
Right to education
Freedom of speech
Right to asylum
Free trial
Innocent until proven guilty
What is a conflicting right?
When one right gets in the way of another
Give some examples of conflicting rights
Right to privacy - freedom of the media
Right to free speech - not being discriminated against
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