Rights and Responsibilities
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By TG Staff in Politics and economy Published: Monday, 30 March 09 - 03:36 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Monday, 30 March 09 - 03:59 PM (GMT) |
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The Government has initiated consultation on the subject of Rights and Responsibilities with the possibility of eventually establishing a written bill of rights. Below is a document (in blue) from the Ministry of Justice.
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Today sees the Government launch a Green Paper, Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework, to kickstart a debate about the future of rights and responsibilities in the There are two broad areas for discussion that we want people to consider and debate in the next few months. The first is the fundamental arguments for and against a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. The second is about the advantages and disadvantages of including particular rights and responsibilities in any such Bill. On the former, the Government believes that such a Bill could help identify rights and responsibilities in a clear and accessible manner, bringing them together in one place. It could make clear the importance of balancing how we exercise our rights, with the responsibilities we owe to both the individuals around us and society as a whole. On the latter the Green Paper explores a range of subject matters like equality, good administration, children's wellbeing, healthcare, criminal justice and victims of crime and the environment. But this isn't an exhaustive list and it might be that people want to consider including other issues. You can view or download Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework by following this link: www.justice.gov.uk/publications/rights-responsibilities.htm And you can participate online through the People, Power and Politics website, which will track the debate as it unfolds and highlight additional opportunities for getting involved (including through twitter, Facebook and Youtube): http://governance.justice.gov.uk/ And if you want to email us you can do so at rightsandresponsibilities@justice.gsi.gov.uk We look forward to hearing your views. |
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