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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.

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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.