Human Rights Revision

1. Human rights issue concerning people fleeing persecution and seeking safety in Australia
5. Principle that all states are equal under international law
7. Principle that treaties signed by Australia can override inconsistent state law (Section of the Constitution)
9. Right to be free from unfair treatment on the basis of race, gender, or disability
15. High Court case recognising that international treaties can be implemented through the external affairs power
16. The right of all people to vote and participate in government
19. Landmark High Court case recognising native title in Australia
21. RIGHTS Human rights relating to food, water, shelter and healthcare. Contained in the ICESCR
24. Body that hears human rights complaints in Australian

2. Human Right - Ability to practise any religion
3. Right to express opinions without censorship
4. The Australian parliamentary committee that examines new bills for rights compliance (abbreviation)
6. Binding international agreement between states
8. Country often criticised for treatment of Refugees and Asylum Seekers by the UN
10. Case that confirmed Tasmania’s anti-gay laws were inconsistent with international obligations
11. Organisation that advocates for prisoners of conscience and freedom from torture
12. Type of law created by judges through decisions in courts
13. The international body that monitors the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
14. Human right implied into the Australian Constitution in s7 and s24
16. Universal body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide
17. The principle that everyone is treated fairly under the law
18. Civil and political rights are sometimes referred to as "________ generation rights"
20. Right that protects individuals from being prosecuted twice for the same offence
22. International treaty addressing the elimination of discrimination against women
23. Legal document adopted in 1948 that sets out fundamental human rights (abbrev.)