AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
Paper 2
Revise: Development of Citizens' Rights Over TimeThe Act requires public authorities to act compatibly with these rights, unless legislation prevents them from doing so. This affects government departments, local authorities, NHS hospitals and courts. It can also apply to private organisations carrying out public functions, such as private prisons.
- Revise: Key International Agreements and Treaties
An organisation carrying out public functions, such as a government department, state school or public hospital.