Only a victim of an alleged violation can bring a claim under section 7 of the Human Rights Act. Which of these is a victim?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A person directly affected by the unlawful act
- Step 1: Section 7(7) adopts the Strasbourg definition of victim.
- Step 2: The claimant must be directly affected, or at risk of being affected.
Answer
A person directly affected by the unlawful act.
Why not the others: Political opposition is not enough; being a taxpayer is not enough; mere knowledge is not enough.
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