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LAWS
Danny Watt
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
Right to privacy, right to live, exist, right to have a family, to own
property, free speech, safety from violence, equality of both males
and females, women’s rights, fair trial, to be innocent until proven
guilty, to be a citizen of a country, the right to express his or hers
sexual orientation, to vote, to seek asylum if a country treats you
badly, to think freely, to believe and practise the religion a person
wants to peacefully protest government group, health care.
Education, to communicate through a language, not be forced into
marriage, the to love and the right to work.
OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
The official secrets act is legislation that provides
provide’s for the protection of states secrets and
official information mainly related to national
security. If somebody tells these secrets and they can
put themselves other’s and their country at risk.
BROADCASTING ACT
This is a law of the British parliament often
regarded by both its supporters and its critics as a
quintessential example of the Thatcherism. The aim
of the act was reform the entire structure of British
broadcasting, British television, in particular had
earlier been described by Margaret Thatcher as the
last bastion of restrictive practices. It governs what
can be shown on TV.
OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS ACT
This law has governed what can be published or
released in England and Wales.The classic definition
of criminal obscenity is if it tends to deprave and
corrupt.
PRIVACY LAW
Refers to the law which deal with the regulations
of personal information about individuals which can
be collected by governments and other public
organizations and its storage and use.
RACE REGULATIONS ACT 1976
The race relations act 1976 was established by the
parliament of the United Kingdom to prevent
discrimination to prevent discrimination on the
grounds of race.
Items that are covered include discrimination on
the grounds of race, colour , nationality, ethnic and
national origin in the fields of employment, the
provision of goods and services, education and
public functions.
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Refers to any creative work or intention considered
to be the property of its creator. Often, recognised
and protected under the corresponding fields of law.
Owners are granted certain exclusive rights, such as
the ability to publish to various markets, licence the
manufacture and distribution of inventions and sue
in case of unlawful events.
FILMS ACT 1985
The Films Act governs the possession, importation,
making, distribution and exhibiting of films. No
person may carry on the business of importing,
making, distributing or exhibiting films unless he is
in possession of a valid licence.
LIBEL LAW
If you have a defamation claim which cannot be
resolved immediately by negotiation, we will take
fast and forceful action to protect your rights, that
may be by applying to the court for an injunction to
prevent publication or issuing proceedings in the
high court for damages when publication has already
taken place.
LICENSING ACT 2003
The Licensing Act 2003 is an Act of the Parliament
of the United Kingdom. The Act establishes a single
integrated scheme for licensing premises which are
used for the sale or supply of alcohol, to provide
regulated entertainment, or to provide late night
refreshment. Permission to carry on some or all of
these licensable activities will now be contained in a
single licence.