a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection to a policy, decision, or situation, often aimed at raising awareness or demanding change

the state of peace and security, where laws and regulations are followed to maintain the safety and functioning of communities without disruption or disorder

a person who was born in a particular country and has certain rights or has been given certain rights because of having lived there

What is the right to protest within a democracy with the rule of law?

Citizenship

Pupils explore how rights have developed in the UK and how they are protected. They look at what changes in society have occurred due to protest.

Why do we need the right to protest in a democracy?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Name the type of protest which involves citizens occupying an area, often by refusing to move. 

Citizens have the right to protest, but the Government can impose restrictions.

Protests are always allowed, even if they block emergency services.

Protests are banned if they cause any inconvenience to public life.

Citizens can protest at any time, anywhere, without restrictions.

Which of the following statements is true about the right to protest in the UK?

a public action expressing disapproval, aimed at raising awareness

the state of peace and security maintained by laws 

a recognised member of a community with rights and responsibilities

Match the term with its correct definition.

It allows people to break laws when they disagree with the Government.

It ensures that protests always result in immediate political change.

It enables citizens to hold the Government accountable and demand change.

It allows people to cause serious disruption to services to raise awareness.

Which of the following best explains why the right to protest is important in a democracy?

A protest that blocks emergency services and threatens public safety.

A protest that gathers in a public park with prior permission.

A peaceful protest that does not block roads or disrupt public services.

A peaceful march with advance notice given to the police.

Which of the following situations would likely result in a lawful restriction on a protest in the UK?

that only elected officials must follow the law

that everyone, including those in power, is subject to the same laws

that leaders can create their own rules when necessary

that only serious crimes are subject to legal consequences

to give the king total control over his subjects

to ensure the monarchy remained above the law

to establish that no one, not even the king, was above the law

to abolish the monarchy and create a democracy

Which of the following was a purpose of Magna Carta?

fundamental freedoms and protections guaranteed to all individuals

a system of government where citizens vote for their representatives

Match the terms with the correct definitions.

Which act was passed in 1998 to ensure citizens rights were protected?

Laws are created by a single leader without input from citizens.

Citizens can be exempt from laws if they disagree with them.

Citizens elect representatives to create and enforce laws.

Only government officials are subject to the law.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of democratic governance?

It legally binds all governments to follow its principles.

It sets a global standard for human rights, though it is not legally binding.

What is a key feature of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What is the right to protest within a democracy with the rule of law?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.