Protecting Gay Rights: Irish Law & Human Rights Progress
Citizens in Ireland are protected by domestic law, EU law, and international treaties in safeguarding LGBTQI+ rights. Progress in the 20th century has shaped human rights frameworks, emphasizing the need to fight for rights through legal precedent, voting, community engagement, and awareness campaigns.
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LGBTQI+ DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW HOW GAY RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED BY IRISH LAW BY AILSA SPINDLER
Not tangible WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? Not absolute A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT (like Gender!) Assyria 18thCentury Europe
PROGRESS IN THE 20THCENTURY Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 1948 2000 2000 1950 1950 European Convention on Human Rights
Citizens living in Ireland are protected by: Domestic Irish law (under the Constitution), HUMAN RIGHTS FRAMEWORK IN IRELAND EU law (under various treaties), and other international laws and treaties (such as ECHR, UN) Of these, EU law has probably had the greatest impact on the lives, and rights, of LGBTQI+ people
Rights must be fought for! In the Courts: to Establish Precedent to Change Interpretation HUMAN RIGHTS IN PRACTICE In the Ballot Box: to vote for Parties that support Human Rights In the community: to Change Hearts and Minds On the Streets: to Raise Awareness and Support
