Press Releases From BIHR

PRESS RELEASE: BIHR responds to the adoption of the Brighton Declaration on Reform of the European Court of Human Rights

20 April 2012

As the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe adopt the much-anticipated Brighton Declaration, the British Institute of Human Rights welcomes the clear message that Governments must do more to protect human rights in their own countries and welcomes the UK’s promotion of the Human Rights Act.

20 April 2012

As the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe adopt the much-anticipated Brighton Declaration, the British Institute of Human Rights welcomes the clear message that Governments must do more to protect human rights in their own countries and welcomes the UK’s promotion of the Human Rights Act.

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BIHR says European human rights system is "gold standard"

19 April 2012

BIHR responds to emerging events at the Brighton Conference where 47 Council of Europe members are discussing potential reforms to the European Court of Human Rights. Commenting on proceedings Stephen Bowen said "an independent and authoritative Court" must lie "at the heart of the system".

BIHR comments on today's proceedings at the Brighton Conference on reform of the European Court of Human Rights.

Stephen Bowen, Director of the British of Institute of Human Rights said:

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STATEMENT: BIHR response to Home Care Inquiry commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

23 November 2011

The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) welcomes the EHRC’s inquiry into home care as it is an issue that is easily overlooked and rarely gets the attention it deserves. The inquiry demonstrates how far we still have to go to ensure that the basic human rights of some of the most vulnerable people within society are adequately protected.

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Embargoed 00.01hrs, 23 November 2011

BIHR response to Home Care Inquiry commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

 

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Queen Mary, University of London Press Release on BIHR's office move

7 November 2011

A leading human rights charity has joined the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London in a new partnership that will hone the skills of students wishing to specialise in human rights law and practice.
The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) will teach students at the Mile End campus about developments in UK human rights law, alongside QM academic specialists such as Professor Geraldine van Bueren, Professor Lizzie Barmes and Merris Amos.

A leading human rights charity has joined the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London in a new partnership that will hone the skills of students wishing to specialise in human rights law and practice.

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BIHR Press Statement on EHRC's Home Care Inquiry

20 June 2011

Jean Candler, the British Institute of Human Rights' Head of Policy and Public Affairs said:

“This latest report adds to the wealth of existing evidence that something needs to change drastically in the way care is delivered to ensure the person at the centre of care comes first.

“Whenever we hear people knocking the Human Rights Act, we should remember that it provides protection to vulnerable people, including those receiving care in their own homes.

PRESS STATEMENT


20 June 2011


Statement from the British Institute of Human Rights in response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Home Care Inquiry

 

Jean Candler, the British Institute of Human Rights' Head of Policy and Public Affairs said:

 

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