At the end of this unit
most pupils: know that human rights are the basic rights, eg the right to life, and the basic freedoms, eg freedom from discrimination. They understand the importance of human rights, and recognise why the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and later conventions like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child were adopted and endorsed by nations across the world. They know that infringing human rights is against the UK Human Rights Act 1998, and that this Act is based on the European Convention on Human Rights (1950). They understand that most rights are not absolute, and can be limited in certain circumstances to protect the rights of others, eg to prevent serious crimes. They draw on case studies they have researched to discuss and describe a situation in which individuals and/or groups have campaigned on human rights issues.
some pupils have not made so much progress and: have some understanding of what the term 'human rights' means. They are able to name some of the rights and freedoms that human rights law protects, eg the right to life, freedom from discrimination. They know that serious infringements of human rights are against UK law, but that breaches of human rights still occur in the UK and other countries.
some pupils have progressed further and: are able to offer a comprehensive definition of the term 'human rights' as used in UK and international law. They describe how human rights legislation is enforced in the UK and Europe. They cite examples, which they have investigated, of how the UK has brought its own legislation and practices into line with international human rights law. They know about government agencies and NGOs that promote or monitor human rights. They discuss contemporary human rights issues, eg those relating to refugees, domestic violence, terrorism.
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