Blogs & resources on universal human rights

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HRA Reviews: Responses from other organisations

Read the HRA Review responses of other organisations
Our Response to the HRA Review

Our Responses to the Human Rights Act Review and Inquiries
The Mental Heath Act Reform and Human Rights

The Mental Heath Act Reform and Human Rights
BIHR's Communites of Practice

Have your say on the key human rights issues BIHR works on that affect your life and work

A. The Law: The Human Rights Act

Find out about our law here at home, the Human Rights Act, and how it protects us all.
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B. The European Convention on Human Rights

Find out about the European Convention on Human Rights and what it means for you.
The history of human rights

Did you know the ideas behind human rights in the UK are over 800 years old? Read more about the journey behind the Human Rights Act.
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A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy

Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy
Midwifery and Human Rights: A Practitioner's Guide

This Guide has been developed to support midwives to deliver maternity services that respect human rights.
Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

Co-produced with advocacy groups this guide shows how the rights and duties in the Human Rights Act can help strengthen support for people with mental health problems. It uses handy tables, flowcharts, case studies, and worked through examples.
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