Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
The UK was one of the first countries to sign the European Convention on Human Rights. In which year did it sign?
- A1689
- B1998
- C1950Right answer
- D2007
Answer: 1950
The UK signed the Convention in 1950 and was among the first countries to do so. The Bill of Rights dates from 1689 and the Human Rights Act from 1998.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Fundamental principles". Practice question 590 of 651, written in our own words.