Citizenship GCSE rights and responsibilities

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