We respond to the Supreme Court judgement on the human rights duties of the police Read more
To mark 17 years of the Human Rights Act, we're 'unwrapping' the Human Rights Act. With information & stories, we'll be sharing how the Act works and how it makes a difference. Read more
The place for news and views from BIHR (and some guest bloggers), amplifying often unheard stories that should be part of our debates about the value of the Human Rights Act and human rights in the UK.
Please note views expressed in this blog do not necessarily reflect the views of BIHR.
BIHR Director Sanchita Hosali on 20 years of the Human Rights ActRead more
Lady Hale: Universal Human Rights at Home, 20 years of the Human Rights ActRead more
What is the human rights story behind the 2017-18 NHS DoLS stats?Read more
Following Grenfell there are calls for changes to our national approach to housing: Where do human rights fit in?Read more
The Human Rights Act ensuring equal treatment for everyone, including children with SENDRead more
The Isis 'Beatles': can we serve justice through human rights?Read more
Withdrawal of life-sustaining hydration and nutrition: when should the courts be involved?Read more
Meet our new QMUL Summer Interns; why did they choose BIHR?Read more
We look at whether the New Mental Capacity Amendment Bill protects human rights.Read more
Older people's deaths in Gosport Hospital, it's a human rights issueRead more
BIHR responds to the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR)Read more
We're at the National Care Forum annual conference talking about human rights in careRead more
Sophie Howes, the force behind this year's March for Human Rights, shares her reflectionsRead more
Sir Nicolas Bratza, BIHR Chair, reflects on universal human rights as March for Human Rights draws to a close,Read more
70 years of human rights: the right to libertyRead more
Michael Olatokun and Sabina Garahan from the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law blog about the importance of human rights education, an important message that underpins BIHR’s March for Human Rights.Read more
Pragna Patel, Director of Southall Black Sisters, discusses the importance of human rights, and particularly our Human Rights Act, to ensure justice and accountability for women experiencing violence.Read more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to be free from inhuman and degrading treatmentRead more
Racial justice and human rights: a year of anniversariesRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right not to be discriminated againstRead more
As part of March for Human Rights the Alzheimer’s Society is celebrating the impact of advocacy championing a human rights approach with people affected by dementiaRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to respect for private and family lifeRead more
NAT, the National Aids Trust, blogs about the importance of human rights in campaigning to end HIV-related discriminationRead more
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70 years of universal human rights: the right to be free from slavery and forced labourRead more
René Cassin and BIHR reflect on 70 years of universal human rights in the UDHRRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to freedom of expressionRead more
10 years of universal human rights: the right to freedom of thought, conscience & religionRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to freedom of assembly & associationRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to lifeRead more
Professor Klug reflects on 70 years of the UDHR in a guest blog to launch BIHR's March for Human Rights campaignRead more
70 years of universal human rights: the right to marryRead more
We respond to the Supreme Court judgement on the human rights duties of the policeRead more