1. Explain what we mean when we say that human rights are: (a) Inalienable
(b) Indivisible (c) Universal 2. Name three rights provided for in the Irish Constitution.
3. Find a human right in the Irish Constitution (page 19) which is designed to protect people in the following situations: (a) Being allowed to organise a protest against something you disagree with
(b) Being discriminated against because of your race
(c) Being put in jail without a trial (d) Being forced to convert to a religion
(e) Having your home interfered with or entered without your agreement
(f) Being stopped from speaking your mind on an issue
(g) Being spied upon (h) Not being allowed to work to feed your family
4. Why was the ECHR needed in 1950? 5. How did David Norris use the ECHR to fight for his rights in Ireland?
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on which of the following is most important in protecting your human rights in Ireland:
1. The Irish Constitution 2. The ECHR 3. The UDHR
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 13 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
