There are offences of criminal law which can lead to fines or imprisonment and are investigated by the police. Civil law is when an individual takes action through the courts to determine responsibilities or to seek damages. Civil liberties are freedoms which protect individuals from state abuse or government power. Civil liberties set limits for government so that it cannot abuse its power and interfere with the lives of its citizens In this country we enjoy certain rights such as freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, the right to due process, to a fair trial, to own property and to privacy.
1.Right to Life
2.Prohibition of torture
3.Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
4.Right to liberty and security
5.Right to a fair trial
6.No punishment without law
7.Right to respect for private and family life
8.Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
9.Freedom of expression
10.Freedom of assembly and association
11.Right to marry
CCTV cameras - the U.K has more surveillance equipment than the whole of Europe put together.
ASBOs – Anti Social Behaviour Orders restrict movements and control offenders.
Mosquito Repellers (low level sonic devices that only affect young people)
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