Lessons 8 · 1 lessons · G. M. Tansikbayeva, V. A. Kostetskiy. Konstitutsiyaviy huquq asoslari (Basics of constitutional law), Grade 9, general editor A. X. Saidov, revised and expanded 8th edition. “Sharq” publishing house, Tashkent, 2019
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Practical lesson. Economic and social rights of the person and the citizen
Textbook: pp. 48–55
GoalDescribe economic, social and cultural rights – property, labour, social security, medical care, education, creativity, a favourable environment – and show how they are connected.
New words
right to property · mulk huquqisocial security · ijtimoiy ta’minotemployment contract · mehnat shartnomasiforced labour · majburiy mehnat
Explanation
Right to property: a citizen may own, use and dispose of any property not forbidden by law; property cannot be taken away without a court decision. Right to labour: everyone freely chooses a profession and type of activity and has fair working conditions; forced labour is forbidden; the general age for starting work is 16, with exceptions set in the Labour Code. There is also the right to paid rest and to social security in old age, disability or loss of a breadwinner. Everyone’s right to qualified medical care and to education is guaranteed; general secondary education is compulsory and free in state schools. Cultural rights are freedom of scientific and technical creativity and use of the achievements of culture. The new edition also sets out the right to a favourable environment. These rights are linked: for example, education opens the way to skilled work and a decent living.
Worked examples
A farmer may sell the harvest grown on his own plot and earn income; this reflects the rights to property and economic activity.
An employee working without a contract and not being paid can say that the right to labour is violated and apply to state bodies or a court.
Class activity
“Chain of rights”: groups link cards to each other (education → profession → wages → standard of living → medical care) and explain each link aloud.
Practice
1
Name five economic and social rights.
Property, labour, choosing an activity, rest, social security, medical care, education – any five.
2
Why is forced labour forbidden?
Because it violates human freedom and dignity; labour must be voluntary and fair.
3
A 17-year-old pupil wants a light job in the summer holidays. Which rules should be checked?
The Labour Code’s rules on age of employment and conditions for young workers; the work and rest schedule.
4
Why is the right to education linked to other economic and social rights?
Education gives a profession and skills, which lead to work, income and a decent standard of living.