Human Rights Protection Worksheet

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Human rights scales of justice illustration

📚 Part 1: Human Rights Knowledge & Case Study Analysis

Success Criteria: I can identify key human rights concepts and analyse real legal cases using reliable sources.

1. Which document is the foundation for human rights protection in Australia?

The Australian Constitution

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

All of the above

2. Case Study: Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992) - This landmark High Court case recognised native title rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Which human rights principles were central to this decision? (Select all that apply)

Right to property

Right to cultural identity

Right to equality before the law

Right to self-determination

3. Using reliable sources (government websites, academic journals, reputable news outlets), research and explain one current human rights challenge in Australia:

4. List three reliable sources you could use to research human rights issues in Australia:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________

⚖️ Part 2: Legal Inquiry Structure Practice

Success Criteria: I can apply the legal inquiry structure (Identify-Apply-Evaluate-Judge) to analyse human rights scenarios.

Scenario: A school implements a policy requiring all students to remove religious headwear during class. Some students argue this violates their religious freedom, while the school claims it's for safety and uniformity.

5. IDENTIFY: What human rights are in conflict in this scenario?

6. APPLY: What Australian laws or conventions would apply to this situation?

7. EVALUATE: Construct an argument supporting ONE side of this issue. Use evidence to support your position:

8. JUDGE: What would be a fair resolution that balances competing rights? Justify your decision: