Law A-Level
Qualified Right
What Qualified Right means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Qualified Right
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A right that can be interfered with by the state if the interference is lawful, pursues a legitimate aim, and is proportionate.
A human right that can be lawfully interfered with by the state if it is necessary and proportionate to do so.
Topics that use Qualified Right
- Human Rights (AQA A-Level)
- The individual (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Derogation
- Lawful visitor
- Margin of Appreciation
- Positive Obligation
- Proportionality
- Absolute Right
- Actionable per se
- Just Satisfaction
Using Qualified Right in the exam
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