Rights and Responsibilities

Which of the following courts hears the majority of civil law cases in England and Wales? Shade in the one correct answer.

Which two of the following could be prosecuted as criminal offences? Shade in the two correct answers. A Defamation B Divorce C Fraud D Littering E Probate F Unfair dismissal

SOURCE D: Civil Law in the UK • Civil law cases are brought by private parties. • The decision of the court is liable or not liable. • Either party can appeal in a civil case. • The claimant needs to prove their case on the balance of probabilities in order to succeed. QUESTION: Discuss two differences between criminal law and civil law in the UK. You should refer to Source D in your answer.

Which one of the following is a trade union? Shade in the one correct answer.

Explain one way a trade union can influence government policy.

SOURCE E: Trade unions and employers' associations • Employers' associations represent businesses and the people who own the businesses. • Employers' associations aim to defend the profitability of their members' businesses. • Employers' associations have historic links to the Conservative Party. These associations play no role in electing the leader of the Conservative Party. • Employers' associations may lobby government. These associations try to achieve their aims through influence. QUESTION: Describe two ways trade unions are different to employers' associations. You should refer to Source E in your answer.

SOURCE F: Types of Crime A – Arson B – Assault C – Fraud D – Theft QUESTION: Which one of the crimes in Source F is criminal damage?

SOURCE F: Types of Crime A – Arson B – Assault C – Fraud D – Theft QUESTION: Which one of the crimes in Source F is a violent crime?

Identify two of the purposes of sentencing.

SOURCE G: Hate crimes Reported hate crimes have risen by 9% to a record number of more than 124 000 across England and Wales. Many hate crimes go unreported by victims. Other findings include: • racially motivated crimes, which are nearly three-quarters of the total number of hate crimes, increased • homophobic hate crimes increased. The Police Federation has recently conducted a programme to train officers in understanding the nature of gender-based discrimination. At the same time, the government has reviewed sentencing for perpetrators which includes re-education. The Department for Education has continued to fund the 'Show Racism the Red Card' programme for schools across England. QUESTION: Describe two ways in which hate crimes could be reduced in the UK. You should refer to Source G in your answer.

Which of the following international organisations established the European Court of Human Rights? Shade in the one correct answer.

'The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has done more to protect children than any other international agreement.' Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Define the term 'justice'.

'When there is conflict between rights and responsibilities, the individual liberty of the citizen should come first.' Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? In your answer you should consider: • the need for balance between rights and responsibilities • the importance of individual liberty.