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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A treaty associated with the Council of Europe that sets out human rights which participating states must protect.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: Relationships with Global OrganisationsThe UK was a founding member and helped create the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
An international agreement protecting human rights in countries belonging to the Council of Europe, including the UK.
Brexit ended UK membership of the EU, not membership of the Council of Europe or participation in the European Convention on Human Rights.
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A Council of Europe treaty drawn up in 1950 that requires participating states to protect specified human rights.
Revise: Development of Human RightsThe European Convention on Human Rights, or ECHR, was drawn up in 1950 by the Council of Europe, with the UK playing an important role. The Council of Europe is separate from the European Union.
An international treaty protecting rights such as the right to life, freedom from torture and the right to a fair trial.
