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Rights Duties And Freedoms

RIGHTS, DUTIES AND FREEDOMS

Under the Human Rights Act 1998, which came into force in October 2000, there are certain rights and freedoms that are protected. The significance of this act is to offer legal rights to everyone in a democratic country. The United Kingdom does not have a written constitution, this is very unusual in a democracy, and our rights and freedoms have traditionally been protected by a presumption that we are free to do anything that is not covered by a specific forbidding law or piece of legislation. Under the Human Rights Act we now have that written confirmation of our rights, duties and freedoms. Anyone withholding those rights, for example wrongful imprisonment or racism is now liable for prosecution and possible imprisonment.

A citizen acquires certain rights at certain ages.

Sue for personal injury From birth
Watch a film with `U' classification 5
Watch a `PG' film with parents or guardian 5
Drink alcohol at home,......


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