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What are 3 reasons why states follow positive law?

Law that is followed simply because it is law. Hypocritical to not follow signed treaties. Self interest.

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What are the 3 implementation mechanisms of the HRR?

Multilateral agreement, Bilateral diplomacy and NGO advocacy.

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What is the definition of a 'right'?

Things that you are entitled to or allowed.

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Name 3 reasons why states obey international law.

Self-interest and reciprocity, Identification with international norms, Fear of disorder, Fear of isolation, and Fear of punishment.

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How many covenants exist in the Human Rights Regime? What are they?

2, ICCPR and ICESCR.

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Name 2 out of the 4 pathways for international law.

Treaties, international custom, general principles of law, and legal scholarship.

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How can the HRC respond if they find a human rights violation?

By investigating the allegation and taking necessary measures to remedy the abuse.

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What is the difference between 'positive' and 'negative' rights?

Negative rights can only be enjoyed when constraints are placed on others. Positive rights can be enjoyed only when you are give the freedom to do something.

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Name 4 out of the 7 key concepts linked to Human Rights?

Peace, sustainability, liberty, justice, legitimacy, development, inequality and conflict.

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What are the 3 main bodies of the Human Rights Regime?

UN Charter, the UDHR, and the 2 Covenants and 7 treaties.

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Describe the 1st generation of Human Rights.

Civil rights and political rights. Mainly negative rights that protected citizens from tyranny.

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Describe the 2nd generation of rights.

Economic and social rights. Mainly positive rights that obliged states to provide basic necessities for its people

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What 3 types of cases does the ICC have jurisdiction over?

Genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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