The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
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What did the Human Rights Act 1998 do?
Created the Supreme Court
Incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
Abolished the death penalty
Established jury trials for the first time
Explanation
The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law, allowing UK courts to hear human rights cases directly. It did not create the Supreme Court or establish jury trials.
Which of the following is a fundamental right protected by the Human Rights Act 1998?
The right to free university education
The right to own a car
The right to a fair trial
The right to a government-provided house
Explanation
The right to a fair trial is one of the fundamental rights protected by the Human Rights Act 1998, along with the right to life, freedom of expression, and respect for private life. Free university education, car ownership, and government housing are not ECHR rights.