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  • What other groups are saying about human rights this General Election

    What other groups are saying about human rights this General Election

    Find out what other groups are saying about human rights this General Election Read more

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General Election 2017

Here's where you can find BIHR's news and views on issues related to the General Election on 8 June 2017

BIHR comments on the results of the General Election 2017

BIHR comments on the results of the General Election 2017

BIHR comments on the results of the General Election 2017 Read more

Published: 8th June, 2017

Updated: 21st June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

BIHR responds to commentary about tearing up human rights law

BIHR responds to commentary about tearing up human rights law

BIHR responds to commentary on tearing up human rights laws Read more

Published: 7th June, 2017

Updated: 16th June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

General Election: Why the Human Rights Act matters

General Election: Why the Human Rights Act matters

Video and guides on why the Human Rights Act matters Read more

Published: 5th June, 2017

Updated: 21st June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

What other groups are saying about human rights this General Election

What other groups are saying about human rights this General Election

Find out what other groups are saying about human rights this General Election Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2017

Updated: 30th June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

Manifestos 2017: What we know so far

Manifestos 2017: What we know so far

Find out what the manifestos are saying about human rights in the run up to the 2017 General Election Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2017

Updated: 8th June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

General Election: key policies for people with learning disabilities

General Election: key policies for people with learning disabilities

Info sheets on the general election and key policies for people with learning disabilities, from PPF Read more

Published: 26th May, 2017

Updated: 31st May, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

BIHR in The Economist commenting on human rights in the Election

BIHR in The Economist commenting on human rights in the Election

BIHR comments in The Economist's coverage of the Conservative manifesto pledges on human rights. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2017

Updated: 2nd June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

Mark Neary's Human Rights Act petition

Mark Neary's Human Rights Act petition

Mark Neary, a father and carer, has started a petition to protect the Human Rights Act and European Convention in the General Election Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2017

Updated: 9th June, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

BIHR talks human rights with Bright Blue, the liberal conservative think tank

BIHR talks human rights with Bright Blue, the liberal conservative think tank

BIHR's Deputy Director, discusses the importance of human rights with Bright Blue, the liberal conservative think tank, in their weekly podcast series Read more

Published: 28th April, 2017

Updated: 31st May, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

Theresa May announces plans for election on June 8th 2017

Theresa May announces plans for election on June 8th 2017

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, announces plans for election on June 8th 2017 Read more

Published: 18th April, 2017

Updated: 31st May, 2017

Author: Anonymised User

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