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Human Rights Day 2024
10th December marks Human Rights Day - the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Find out how we're celebrating Human Rights Day 2024 together with civil society and community groups from across the UK.
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Human Rights Day 2024
On 10th December 2024, we celebrated Human Rights Day with an event in the House of Lords, an open letter to the Prime Minister and the launch of four new human rights resources for community groups.
Human Rights Day 2024
On 10th December 2024, we celebrated Human Rights Day with an event in the House of Lords, an open letter to the Prime Minister and the launch of four new human rights resources for community groups.
Embedding Human Rights in the Delivery of Mental Health Care
Enquire about BIHR's new 3-part capacity-building programme for Spring 2025 which seeks to build strong foundational knowledge of the Human Rights Act to support the rights-respecting application of mental health law, now and in the future.
Embedding Human Rights in the Delivery of Mental Health Care
Enquire about BIHR's new 3-part capacity-building programme for Spring 2025 which seeks to build strong foundational knowledge of the Human Rights Act to support the rights-respecting application of mental health law, now and in the future.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Read our plain-language briefing on key human rights and previous case law related to assisted dying.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Read our plain-language briefing on key human rights and previous case law related to assisted dying.
Community Programme 2024: Visiting Bomoko NI
Join Senior Human Rights Officer Annie on her visit to the Bomoko NI offices to test out the first draft of our co-designed human rights support solution for women seeking asylum and refuge.
Community Programme 2024: Visiting Bomoko NI
Join Senior Human Rights Officer Annie on her visit to the Bomoko NI offices to test out the first draft of our co-designed human rights support solution for women seeking asylum and refuge.
Co-Production & a Human Rights-Based Approach
Read about our online event, hosted together with our RITES Committee Lived Experience Experts to celebrate the Committee's two-year anniversary.
Co-Production & a Human Rights-Based Approach
Read about our online event, hosted together with our RITES Committee Lived Experience Experts to celebrate the Committee's two-year anniversary.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
Read about BIHR's submission to the UK Civil Society Shadow Report to the United Nations on the UK's implementation of ICSECR.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
Read about BIHR's submission to the UK Civil Society Shadow Report to the United Nations on the UK's implementation of ICSECR.
The Equality & Human Rights Commission Draft Strategy Consultation
Read our response to EHRC's consultation on its draft strategic plan for 2025 - 2028.
The Equality & Human Rights Commission Draft Strategy Consultation
Read our response to EHRC's consultation on its draft strategic plan for 2025 - 2028.
Proposed changes to reporting on restraint in mental health units
Read our response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on changing regulations to introduce a requirement to report on use of restraint in mental health units within 72 hours.
Proposed changes to reporting on restraint in mental health units
Read our response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on changing regulations to introduce a requirement to report on use of restraint in mental health units within 72 hours.
Our CEO's statement on the General Election 2024
"we now need commitment to setting a positive agenda for respecting, protecting and fulfilling people's human rights at the highest levels right through to our communities."
Our CEO's statement on the General Election 2024
"we now need commitment to setting a positive agenda for respecting, protecting and fulfilling people's human rights at the highest levels right through to our communities."
Guest Blog: What is the right to free elections?
Lived Experience Expert Charli shares her perspective on the right to free elections, drawing on her experiences having lived as an in-patient in a children’s mental health service.
Guest Blog: What is the right to free elections?
Lived Experience Expert Charli shares her perspective on the right to free elections, drawing on her experiences having lived as an in-patient in a children’s mental health service.
The Elections Act, Voter ID & the Right to Free Elections
Read about what the Elections Act 2022 does, what it means for human rights in the UK and steps you can take to access your right to vote.
The Elections Act, Voter ID & the Right to Free Elections
Read about what the Elections Act 2022 does, what it means for human rights in the UK and steps you can take to access your right to vote.
School Transport and the Right to Education
This blog sets out how Article 2 Protocol 1 of the Human Rights Act (the right to education) can interact with the provision of school transport.
School Transport and the Right to Education
This blog sets out how Article 2 Protocol 1 of the Human Rights Act (the right to education) can interact with the provision of school transport.
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act: a human rights explainer
Read about the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act and our human rights concerns.
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act: a human rights explainer
Read about the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act and our human rights concerns.
Social Housing Reform
Read our response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' consultation on proposed changes to the social housing allocation system.
Social Housing Reform
Read our response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' consultation on proposed changes to the social housing allocation system.
Our CEO's statement on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act becoming law
"The path of carving out exceptions to human rights protections here in the UK is nothing to celebrate, and has a destination which should scare us all."
Our CEO's statement on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act becoming law
"The path of carving out exceptions to human rights protections here in the UK is nothing to celebrate, and has a destination which should scare us all."
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Read about BIHR's evidence to the United Nations as part of the eighth periodic review of the UK's implementation of this international human rights law.
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Read about BIHR's evidence to the United Nations as part of the eighth periodic review of the UK's implementation of this international human rights law.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to me as an ethnic minority within the legal profession
Keysha is a corporate paralegal with a BA Hons in Law, currently studying for her MSc in Human Rights at the University of London. She looks at the ways the Human Rights Act has supported her.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to me as an ethnic minority within the legal profession
Keysha is a corporate paralegal with a BA Hons in Law, currently studying for her MSc in Human Rights at the University of London. She looks at the ways the Human Rights Act has supported her.
Do Not Resuscitate Notices & People with Learning Disabilities
Read about our research into Do Not Resuscitate notices and the experiences of people with learning disabilities, commissioned by the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman.
Do Not Resuscitate Notices & People with Learning Disabilities
Read about our research into Do Not Resuscitate notices and the experiences of people with learning disabilities, commissioned by the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman.
Community Programme: 2022-2025
Read all about our three-year community programme funded by The Baring Foundation and find out how to apply to be involved.
Community Programme: 2022-2025
Read all about our three-year community programme funded by The Baring Foundation and find out how to apply to be involved.
All About the European Convention on Human Rights
What is the European Convention on Human Rights? What does it mean for the UK? Find out about the ECHR and how it protects all our human rights in our plain-language and Easy Read explainers.
All About the European Convention on Human Rights
What is the European Convention on Human Rights? What does it mean for the UK? Find out about the ECHR and how it protects all our human rights in our plain-language and Easy Read explainers.
Human Rights in SENDI Advocacy: what difference can it make?
This blog sets out how The Human Rights Act (HRA) can be used as an invaluable tool to ensure accountability at every level and get the best outcomes for people who use the service.
Human Rights in SENDI Advocacy: what difference can it make?
This blog sets out how The Human Rights Act (HRA) can be used as an invaluable tool to ensure accountability at every level and get the best outcomes for people who use the service.
What are positive obligations?
Our one-minute video gives a brief overview of the requirement for public bodies to take active steps to respect, protect and fulfil human rights for everyone in the UK.
What are positive obligations?
Our one-minute video gives a brief overview of the requirement for public bodies to take active steps to respect, protect and fulfil human rights for everyone in the UK.
London Communities: Human Rights Programme
Find out how you can get involved in the new programme from BIHR and Just Fair as we work with London communities to use human rights-based approaches to social justice issues.
London Communities: Human Rights Programme
Find out how you can get involved in the new programme from BIHR and Just Fair as we work with London communities to use human rights-based approaches to social justice issues.
UK Government's "Safety of Rwanda Bill" passes second reading
What does the UK Government's "Safety of Rwanda Bill" mean for human rights in the UK?
UK Government's "Safety of Rwanda Bill" passes second reading
What does the UK Government's "Safety of Rwanda Bill" mean for human rights in the UK?
Human Rights Day 2023: Small Places Close to Home
Our theme for Human Rights Day 2023 was small places close to home as we celebrated the everyday impact of the Human Rights Act, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Human Rights Day 2023: Small Places Close to Home
Our theme for Human Rights Day 2023 was small places close to home as we celebrated the everyday impact of the Human Rights Act, the European Convention on Human Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
National Advocacy Awards 2023
We're thrilled to have won the Best Supporter Award for 2023, having been nominated by three community groups we've worked with.
National Advocacy Awards 2023
We're thrilled to have won the Best Supporter Award for 2023, having been nominated by three community groups we've worked with.
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland Consultation
Read our letter response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland.
A Human Rights Bill for Scotland Consultation
Read our letter response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland.
The Council of Europe versus the European Union
Our plain-language explainer highlights some of the key differences between the Council of Europe and the European Union from the perspective of rights protections.
The Council of Europe versus the European Union
Our plain-language explainer highlights some of the key differences between the Council of Europe and the European Union from the perspective of rights protections.
The UK-Rwanda Asylum Agreement
People seeking asylum argued that sending them to Rwanda to have their cases heard risked breaching their right to be free from inhuman or degrading treatment.
The UK-Rwanda Asylum Agreement
People seeking asylum argued that sending them to Rwanda to have their cases heard risked breaching their right to be free from inhuman or degrading treatment.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to everyone
Hear from members of our RITES Committee on why it's so important that human rights apply to everyone equally.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to everyone
Hear from members of our RITES Committee on why it's so important that human rights apply to everyone equally.
Visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices
Read our response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on changing regulations on visiting rights in hospitals, care homes and hospices.
Visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices
Read our response to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on changing regulations on visiting rights in hospitals, care homes and hospices.
The Rights Removal Bill is dead, long live the Human Rights Act
In this blog, we celebrate the great news that the UK Government is not proceeding with the Rights Removal Bill and look ahead to the work still to be done to protect human rights in the UK.
The Rights Removal Bill is dead, long live the Human Rights Act
In this blog, we celebrate the great news that the UK Government is not proceeding with the Rights Removal Bill and look ahead to the work still to be done to protect human rights in the UK.
Our CEO's statement on the Rights Removal Bill being stopped
Read our CEO's statement following the announcement from Justice Secretary Alex Chalk that the UK Government will not proceed with the Rights Removal Bill.
Our CEO's statement on the Rights Removal Bill being stopped
Read our CEO's statement following the announcement from Justice Secretary Alex Chalk that the UK Government will not proceed with the Rights Removal Bill.
One Year of the RITES Committee
Read about our parliamentary event to mark one year of our RITES Committee - a coalition of lived experience experts advocating for the Human Rights Act.
One Year of the RITES Committee
Read about our parliamentary event to mark one year of our RITES Committee - a coalition of lived experience experts advocating for the Human Rights Act.
The Living Instrument & Margin of Appreciation Principles
Find out why the European Convention on Human Rights is described as a "living instrument" and what the margin of appreciation means for individual countries.
The Living Instrument & Margin of Appreciation Principles
Find out why the European Convention on Human Rights is described as a "living instrument" and what the margin of appreciation means for individual countries.
Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords: 10-05-23
Read our recap of the Second Reading of the Refugee Ban Bill in the House of Lords, focusing on issues raised around human rights, international obligations and rule of law.
Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords: 10-05-23
Read our recap of the Second Reading of the Refugee Ban Bill in the House of Lords, focusing on issues raised around human rights, international obligations and rule of law.
Alex Chalk is the new Justice Secretary
Find out about Dominic Raab's replacement and what this could mean for the Rights Removal Bill and human rights protections in the UK.
Alex Chalk is the new Justice Secretary
Find out about Dominic Raab's replacement and what this could mean for the Rights Removal Bill and human rights protections in the UK.
Rolling Back on Rights: The Refugee Ban Bill & Rights Removal Bill
This blog looks at some of the ways these Bills attempt to limit government accountability and roll back on our legally protected rights.
Rolling Back on Rights: The Refugee Ban Bill & Rights Removal Bill
This blog looks at some of the ways these Bills attempt to limit government accountability and roll back on our legally protected rights.
Joint Letter on Protecting Section 3 of the Human Rights Act
With 40+ other civil society organisations from across the UK, we wrote to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on our concerns with recent laws weakening Section 3.
Joint Letter on Protecting Section 3 of the Human Rights Act
With 40+ other civil society organisations from across the UK, we wrote to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on our concerns with recent laws weakening Section 3.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to Learning Disability England
Gary Bourlet, Membership and Engagement Lead at Learning Disability England, tells us Why Our Human Rights Act Matters in this Easy Read blog.
Why our Human Rights Act Matters...to Learning Disability England
Gary Bourlet, Membership and Engagement Lead at Learning Disability England, tells us Why Our Human Rights Act Matters in this Easy Read blog.
Illegal Migration Bill Second Reading: 13-03-23
Read our recap of the Second Reading of the Home Secretary's Anti-Refugee Bill in which MPs voted that the Anti-Refugee Bill should proceed to the next stage.
Illegal Migration Bill Second Reading: 13-03-23
Read our recap of the Second Reading of the Home Secretary's Anti-Refugee Bill in which MPs voted that the Anti-Refugee Bill should proceed to the next stage.
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Our Impact
Find out about the difference we're making through our human rights programmes:
Impact: Awareness-Raising Workshops 2023
Read about the impact of our Awareness-Raising Workshops designed to support community and voluntary groups to address social justice issues using human rights.
Impact: Awareness-Raising Workshops 2023
Read about the impact of our Awareness-Raising Workshops designed to support community and voluntary groups to address social justice issues using human rights.
Impact: Human Rights Act Reform Consultation
In December 2021, the UK Government released its Human Rights Act Reform consultation. Read about the work we did to respond and to support others to respond.
Impact: Human Rights Act Reform Consultation
In December 2021, the UK Government released its Human Rights Act Reform consultation. Read about the work we did to respond and to support others to respond.
Impact: CAMHS Competency Frameworks
Read about the work we did in 2021 to support the inclusion of human rights as part of staff competency frameworks in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Care.
Impact: CAMHS Competency Frameworks
Read about the work we did in 2021 to support the inclusion of human rights as part of staff competency frameworks in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Care.
Impact: Covid-19
Read about the work we did to support people accessing services and public body staff to respect, protect and fulfil human rights throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and emergency legislation.
Impact: Covid-19
Read about the work we did to support people accessing services and public body staff to respect, protect and fulfil human rights throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and emergency legislation.
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2,200
In 2021, we supported over 2,200 staff members working in 36 public bodies and services across the UK.
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Over 560 people used our template to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on Human Rights Act reform.
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In 2021, we supported over 700 staff members and beneficiaries across 90 community and voluntary groups
Human Rights Training
Our practical and participatory training is designed to move human rights from the law books to everyday life. We run workshops for individuals, community groups and public bodies and services that incorporate real-examples and realistic tools and solutions.
We also work with Lived Experience Experts and people accessing services to create bespoke programmes and resources to help embed a culture of respect for human rights across organisations.
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