The question (15 marks)
Compare the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as to the nature of the obligation imposed and the machinery of supervision. Is the difference one of importance or of implementation? (15 marks)
MU Module 2, head 2.1 - the two Covenants and the Optional Protocols.
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 2 · International Conventions and Protocols of Human Rights Law.
Authorities you will need
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, Articles 2, 4, 28, 40 and 41, and the First Optional Protocol
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966, Articles 2, 13, 14 and 16
- The Proclamation of Tehran
- Unni Krishnan J.P. v State of Andhra Pradesh
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.