• What are human rights?

  Explains what human rights are and how they are protected by law. Also lists organisations offer further information.

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  • Civil rights
  • Human rights

• The Human Rights Act 1998

  Explains what the Human Rights Act 1998 is and how it protects the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

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  • Law and courts
  • Civil rights
  • Human rights

• Taking action about human rights

  Things to think about before taking action about a breach of human rights, including checking a breach took place and choosing the best course of action for you.

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• Other rights protected under the Human Rights Act

  Lists some of the rights protected under the Human Rights Act 1998, including rights to education, freedom of expression, non-discrimination and protection of property.

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  • Civil rights
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  • What rights are protected under the Human Rights Act?

• Taking legal action about human rights

  Things to think about when taking legal action about a breach of human rights, covering who can take action, time limits, remedies and judicial review.

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  • Civil rights
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• Who's breaching your human rights?

  Explains how the Human Rights Act 1988 protects you from a public authority, or private organisation carrying out a public function.

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  • Law and courts
  • Civil rights
  • Human rights

• When can a public authority interfere with your human rights?

  Explains when a public authority can interfere with your human rights, to protect the rights of other people, or the interests of the wider community.

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  • Civil rights
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• Human rights

  Overview and content list for human rights.

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  • Law and courts
  • Civil rights
  • What are human rights?
  • The Human Rights Act 1998
  • What rights are protected under the Human Rights Act?
  • How are your human rights protected by the courts?
  • Who's breaching your human rights?
  • When can a public authority interfere with your human rights?
  • Taking action about human rights
  • Taking legal action about human rights

• How are your human rights protected by the courts?

  Explains how courts must protect human rights when applying the law and which laws the courts must apply, even if they breach the Human Rights Act 1998.

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  • Law and courts
  • Civil rights
  • Human rights

• Protecting your human rights when using health and care services

  Explains the duty of public authorities to protect your human rights when providing health and care services.

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  • Health
  • Discrimination in health and care services
  • Taking action

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