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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
An entitlement to treatment, protection or a freedom that a person can reasonably claim.
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An entitlement or freedom protected by law, such as freedom of expression.
Revise: Knowledge and Understanding of RelationshipsA campaign to change a public service might involve local government, funding, democratic participation and legal rights at the same time.
Use precise citizenship concepts and apply them to the situation. Words such as ‘rights’ or ‘sovereignty’ need an explanation of their relevance.
Do not assume that international agreements automatically replace UK law, or that a right to protest means every protest method is lawful.
Identify the basis of a right: being human, a moral expectation, protection in law or participation in politics. A right can belong to more than one category.
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An entitlement or protection that a person can claim, such as the right to a fair trial.
An entitlement or freedom that a person should be able to enjoy, such as freedom of expression. Legal rights are protected by law.
An entitlement that a person can claim, such as the right of an eligible citizen to vote.
