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The Coronavirus Outbreak and Human Rights

At BIHR we know that this is a difficult time for many people.
This page is where you can find all our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) related information. It will be updated with more information as the situation develops.


Here you can find:


- Information about BIHR during this COVID-19 period
- Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak
- Our analysis of the Government's response and Human Rights
- Where to find information about your human rights
About BIHR during this time

About BIHR during this time

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Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

From applause to action: let’s protect those caring for us during Covid-19.

From applause to action: let’s protect those caring for us during Covid-19.

What rights do health and care staff have during COVID-19? Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 5th May, 2020

Author: Carlyn Miller

Govt. Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS during Covid-19

Govt. Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS during Covid-19

Govt. Guidance for Hospitals, Care Homes & Supervisory Bodies on the Mental Capacity Act & DoLS during Covid-19. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

Mental Health Awareness Week, Covid-19 and Human Rights

Mental Health Awareness Week, Covid-19 and Human Rights

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at mental health, Covid-19 and Human Rights Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak

Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak

Read about our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 6th April, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts?

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts?

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts? Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Sanchita Hosali

The UK Government's response to Covid-19 and Human Rights

The UK Government's response to Covid-19 and Human Rights

What the government's response to Covid-19 means for people in their everyday lives. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

Where to find information about your human rights

Where to find information about your human rights

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Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

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