Fundamentals of Human Rights, and Equality: Introduction to Law for Non-lawyers

Explore civil liberties, human rights law in the UK, and equality with this online course. Learn key legal principles, including the Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010.

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Explore the protection of civil liberties, human rights, and equality in England

Dive into the foundations of civil liberties and human rights in the UK with this two-week course from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).

You’ll gain an understanding of how these rights are protected under UK law and explore key legal frameworks, including the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998).

With these foundations, you’ll grasp how these instruments safeguard fundamental rights.

Whether you want to enhance your legal knowledge or apply it in your professional role, this course will equip you with the skills to confidently navigate the legal landscape.

You’ll delve into the ways certain laws protecting civil liberties, human rights, and equality operate in practice, helping you understand their impact on society and your workplace.

Assess the Equality Act 2010 and its role in anti-discrimination law

You’ll also learn to identify the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and assess how the law prevents discrimination in workplaces, public services, and daily life.

With the help of real-world examples, you’ll better understand how the Act has been enforced and challenged in court.

Working through case studies on stop-and-search policies, privacy rights, and protest laws, you’ll hone your ability to analyse the relationship between human rights, police powers, and civil liberties.

You’ll come away with a fully developed understanding of how legal frameworks are applied and debated in modern society, giving you the confidence to apply what you’ve learned in real-time.

  • Week 1

    Civil Liberties and Human Rights

    • Introduction

      Welcome to the course.

    • Key terms

      Here is some terminology that you need to be familiar with for the topics covered in this course.

    • The ideas of civil liberties and human rights

      It is important to understand the difference between “civil liberties” and “human rights”. While these two ideas are closely related, and the substance of the two frequently overlaps, they represent very different approaches. 

    • The European Convention on Human Rights

      The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was drafted in the aftermath of the Second World War.

    • The Human Rights Act 1998

      HRA 1998 impacts the whole legal system. 

    • Summary and confidence check

      3 key points relating to civil liberties and human rights. Check your confidence in understanding this topic.

    • Knowledge check

      Now for a quick quiz to check your understanding.

  • Week 2

    Police Powers and Equality Act 2010

    • Human rights and civil liberties in relation to police powers

      The powers of the police, and their role in the prevention and detection of criminal activity, poses a challenge to human rights. The law tries to achieve a balance between protection of individual rights, and effective policing.

    • Protecting equality: Equality Act 2010

      The ECHR and HRA 1998 provide some protection against discrimination, but do not provide a comprehensive or systematic approach to this. The UK has separate legislation on equality, the Equality Act 2010.

    • Summary and confidence check

      4 key points relating to police powers and the Equality Act 2010. Check your confidence in understanding this topic.

    • Knowledge check

      Now for a quick quiz to check your understanding.

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