Resources

Informational resources from BIHR and other organisations.

Why should voluntary & community groups speak up for the Human Rights Act?

 
At the most basic and important level human rights are about human beings, they are about the basic freedoms and protections that belong to each and every one of us. The Human Rights Act (HRA) sets down in law some of our most fundamental human rights and the ways we can enforce them.

I’m an individual, why should I speak up for the Human Rights Act?

 
At the most basic and important level human rights are about human beings, they are about the basic freedoms and protections that belong to each and every one of us.

Human Rights Documentaries from the ISIS Film Project

Mother's Day
Directed by Ana Tovey
Camera - Olivia Emes
Marie has already lost custody of two sons. Her determination to show she can be a good mother to one-year-old Charlie, despite her learning difficulties, is put to its final test at the Family Court.

Useful Resources

 

Human Rights in Action: A Toolkit for Change

An interactive online toolkit providing introductory information about human rights in the UK.  

Where To Study Human Rights

There are a number of human rights courses available in the UK, and new courses begin every year. Some of these are listed below. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of human rights courses in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions


What are human rights?
Where do human rights come from?

Advice-Giving Organisations

BIHR is not able to provide human rights advice to individuals. Please find details of advice-giving organisations here.

Publications

BIHR produces a variety of publications which should be of value to both organisations and individuals ranging from our plain English "Guides to Human Rights" to the detailed lecture transcripts, speeches, briefings, submissions and responses.

Press Releases, Comments and Media Briefings

BIHR comments, media briefings and releases.

Human Rights Case Digest

Reliable overview of all the significant judgments of the European Court of Human Rights.

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