Life in Modern Britain- Citizenship GCSE
The Rule of Law
A basic principle of a democratic society that the law applies equally to all people
Freedom of the Press
A concept that states that for a free, open and democratic society to exist, the press should be free from political and judicial interference and be able to print the stories they wish
Citizenship
A legal status conferred by a state upon members of the state, indicating their membership if that state
Multiculturalism
A society consisting of people from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds
National Identity
An identity associated with being a citizen of a specific country
Identity
Characteristics that determine who or what a person is
Mass Media
Communicating to a large audience can be via TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet
Council of Europe
Founded in 1949 is an international organisation whose aims are to promote human rights, democracy and rule of law, they established the european convention on human rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International law setting out a set of universal human rights under the united nations
Traditional Media
Newsprint, radio, television, cinema
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Non profit voluntary citizens groups which are organised on a local, national or international level, run by people with common interests
Human Rights Act
Passed in 1998, came into force 2000, brought together numerous pieces of human right legislation and gave UK citizens easier access to European Court of Human Rights
Censorship
Suppression of materials, publications and thoughts
IPSO
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) is an industry based body which self regulates most newspapers in the UK
Veto
The ability to vote down any decision- not agree/take part
Security Council
The major decision making body of the united nations. Made up of five permanent members and ten elected member countries, UK is a permanent member
British Values
Values associated with living in modern day Britain
