What’s the difference between civil liberties and human rights?

Kids Law

The UK signed the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers both human rights and civil liberties, and it is part of our law. But how are they different?
Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Shami Chakrabarti CBE, PC who sits in the House of Lords and is a human rights activist. She tells us:

· how civil liberties and human rights work to protect us all

· how the rule of law relates to civil liberties and human rights

· Shami’s work to protect children's rights and why the voting age should be 16 years old

· why diversity and inclusion is important in the area of civil liberties and human rights

When Shami was 10 years old she cared a lot about injustice and liked talking to her parents about politics. She liked to read, debate and enjoyed playing musical instruments.

References and Resources

https://members.parliament.uk/member/4579/contact

Books:

On Liberty

Of Women: In the 21st Century

Human Rights The Case for the Defence – release on 2/5/24

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1. What’s the difference between civil liberties and human rights? (00:00:00)

2. Civil Liberties and Human Rights Relationship (00:00:10)

3. Protecting Children's Rights and Political Involvement (00:08:25)

4. Children's Rights and Civil Liberties (00:15:39)