Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Fundamentals of Human Rights, and Equality: Introduction to Law for Non-lawyers
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
This online course explored the fundamentals of human rights and equality. The course covered topics including the ideas of civil liberties and human rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, the Human Rights Act 1998, human rights and civil liberties in relation to police powers, and the Equality Act 2010.
2 weeks, 2 hours per week
Mark Styles
Head of Publishing and Customised Solutions
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the distinction between civil liberties and human rights
- Explore the background of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), it's key Articles and how they have been applied by the courts in practice
- Investigate key sections of the Human Rights Act 1998 in relation to the creation of legislation and its interpretation by the courts
- Identify the significance and purpose of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984)
- Explain the framework of the Equality Act 2010, including the protected characteristics and the main forms of prohibited conduct
Syllabus
- Civil Liberties and Human Rights.
- The European Convention on Human Rights.
- The Human Rights Act 1998.
- Human rights and civil liberties in relation to police powers.
- Protecting equality: Equality Act 2010.
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Issued on 7th October 2026
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