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BLOG: 15 Years of the Human Rights Act



On 2 October 2000 our Human Rights Act became law, protecting universal human rights across the UK. Fifteen years on, this October BIHR has organised 15 days of action, including a tour with events across the UK to celebrate this important anniversary our Human Rights Act and the difference it has made to our democracy and people’s lives across the UK.  This blog is place where BIHR (and some guest bloggers), will share 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. 

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