Rights, responsibilities and the law
Learn Rights, responsibilities and the law for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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Rights are things you are entitled to. Responsibilities are what you owe others in return.
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The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination based on characteristics including age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?
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Free speech is protected but not unlimited — it does not cover threats, harassment or inciting violence.
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Criminal law deals with offences against society, prosecuted by the state. Civil law settles disputes between individuals or organisations.
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A dispute between two neighbours over a fence is what kind of law?
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Is freedom of speech unlimited in the UK?
Practise Rights, responsibilities and the law with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.