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ACCA · Question 03 · Essential elements of the legal system
Under the Human Rights Act 1998, certain rights can be claimed by corporate entities as well as natural persons.
Which TWO of the following rights can be claimed by a registered company?
Under the Human Rights Act 1998, certain rights can be claimed by corporate entities as well as natural persons.
Which TWO of the following rights can be claimed by a registered company?
Answer options:
A.
The right to life.
B.
The right to a fair trial.
C.
The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
D.
The right to marry and found a family.
How to approach this question
Identify which human rights make logical sense for an artificial legal entity (a company) to possess.
Full Answer
While a company is a legal person, it cannot enjoy rights that are inherently human, such as the right to life or the right to marry. However, it can own property (peaceful enjoyment of possessions) and participate in legal proceedings (fair trial).
Common mistakes
Assuming the Human Rights Act only applies to human beings. Corporate entities have limited but important protections under the Act.
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