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The Politics Shed

The Politics Shed

By: John Gibbs
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A series of podcast lectures by John Gibbs which support the Politics Shed Website. They are aimed to be resources for anyone interested in the the subject of Politics and in particular students of A level AQA & Edexcel Government and Politics A level. However the aim is to be useful to High School and higher education students through the breadth of links, videos and podcasts.John Gibbs Education
Episodes
  • The Human Rights Act: A Legal Revolution
    Sep 18 2025

    This podcast examines the profound impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on British law, the expansion of rights through judicial interpretation, and the controversies surrounding its application, particularly in the context of immigration. It discusses the evolving landscape of human rights in the UK, the challenges faced by the judicial system, and the implications of potential changes to the Human Rights Act.

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    21 mins
  • The Impact of the Human Rights Act
    Sep 12 2025

    This podcast explores the foundational concepts of natural and human rights, their historical development, and the distinctions between various types of rights declarations. The impact of these rights on liberal democracy, the role of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the European Convention on Human Rights, highlighting the differences between advisory and justiciable rights. The podcast also explores the complexities of negative and positive rights, illustrating how they interact and sometimes conflict with each other.

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    13 mins
  • The Human Rights Act: Intro. The idea of human rights
    Sep 11 2025

    This podcast explores the Human Rights Act, its historical context, controversies, and philosophical foundations. It discusses the criticisms from various political figures and the ongoing debate about the relevance and application of human rights in contemporary society. The conversation delves into the origins of human rights, the clash between universal values and human reality, and the implications of these ideas in political discourse

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    11 mins
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