Thinking it through FAIR flowchart

This flowchart will help you to apply a human rights based approach. The FAIR button at the top of the page will overlay a flowchart onto the screen, you will find this on pages that require the use of the flowchart.

For the case studies and short film scenarios we would recommend that you read or watch each in turn, discuss with others where you can, and follow the steps in the flowchart to think through a human rights based approach to the scenario.

F

Facts

What is the experience of the individual? Is the individual being heard and if not, do they require support to do so?

What are the important facts to understand?

A

Analysis of right(s) at stake

What are the human rights or issues at stake? (refer to Key Rights Explained for help)

Is the right to life or the right not to be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment at stake? If so, these rights are absolute and cannot be restricted.

Can the right be restricted? What is the justification for restricting the right?

Is the restriction on the right ‘proportionate’? i.e. is it the minimum necessary restriction to meet the aim or is a “sledgehammer being used to crack a nut”?

I

Identification of shared responsibilities

What changes are necessary?

Who has responsibilities for helping to make the necessary changes?

R

Review actions

Have the actions taken been recorded and reviewed and has the individual affected been involved?