A library of BIHR's Explainers. We take the key issues and explain them in an accessible way.
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Find out what BIHR thinks about European Covention and Court of Human Rights and debates about changing the UK's relationship with them. Read more
Explainer: JCHR report on the detention of young people with learning disabilties and/or autism Read more
We explain some of the human rights issues in the new proposed "Corona Virus Bill" Read more
We explain why the Human Rights Act matters and how it protects all of us. Read more
Plain Language Explainer on changes to law and policy due to Coronavirus. Read more
Find out what BIHR thinks about the Human Rights Act and debates surrounding a new bill of rights for the UK Read more
A summary of some of the key issues highlighted in the CQC's 2019 State of Care Report Read more
Find out about BIHR's work to make sure law, policy and practice in mental health and capacity services respects and protects people's human rights. Read more