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AQA GCSE · Question 09.1 · Rights and Responsibilities
Which of the following international organisations established the European Court of Human Rights?
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Which of the following international organisations established the European Court of Human Rights?
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Answer options:
A.
Council of Europe
B.
European Commission
C.
European Council
D.
European Parliament
How to approach this question
This question requires knowledge of European institutions. It's important to distinguish between the Council of Europe (a human rights organisation of 46 member states) and the European Union (an economic and political union of 27 member states). The ECtHR belongs to the Council of Europe.
Full Answer
A.Council of Europe✓ Correct
A common point of confusion is the difference between the Council of Europe and the European Union. The Council of Europe is older (founded in 1949) and has more members (46, including the UK). Its primary focus is human rights and it is the parent body of the European Court of Human Rights. The EU is a different entity with its own court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
Common mistakes
Students frequently confuse the Council of Europe with the European Council or other EU institutions. They are separate organisations with different purposes and memberships.
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