The question (10 marks)
Trace the evolution of human rights from the ancient world to the Charter of the United Nations, and explain why national traditions of tolerance proved insufficient. (10 marks)
MU Module 1, heads 1 and 2 - evolution, and the tradition of human rights in the Indian context.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · History and Philosophy of Human Rights of Human Rights Law.
Authorities you will need
- Magna Carta 1215; the Declaration of Independence 1776; the French Declaration 1789
- ILO Convention No. 29
- Minority Schools in Albania, Permanent Court of International Justice, Advisory Opinion
- Charter of the United Nations 1945, Articles 1(3), 55 and 56
How an answer is marked
A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.