Which of the Following Is Not a Part of the Approach

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a part of the approach to incorporation of the ECHR achieved by the HRA 1998?

• A) The HRA has, by s 1, selectively incorporated parts of the ECHR into English law as 'Convention rights'.
• B) The HRA obliges UK judges, so far as is possible, to interpret domestic legislation consistently with the Convention rights.
• C) The HRA gives the judges the power to declare domestic legislation incompatible with Convention rights.
• D) Where there is an incompatibility, the HRA obliges the government to introduce amending legislation within a given time period.

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Definitions:

Insanity

A legal defense claiming that a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong due to mental illness at the time of their crime.

Voidable Contract

An agreement that has legal effect but that one of the parties has the option to end.

Mental Faculties

The cognitive functions of the mind, including perception, reasoning, intuition, and memory.

Mental Defect

A term previously used to describe a variety of mental disabilities or disorders, now considered outdated and insensitive. The modern usage advocates for specific diagnoses or conditions.