Blogs & resources on universal human rights

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BIHR Explainer: JCHR Report on The Government's response to COVID-19: human rights implications

BIHR Explainer: The JCHR Report on The Government's response to Covid-19: human rights implications
Human Rights Weekly News Round Up 14 - 17 September 2020

Read a round up of the weekly news - from BIHR and elsewhere!
BIHR Explainer: The UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill

BIHR Explainer: What is the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill?
Human Rights Weekly News Round Up 7 - 10 September 2020

Read a round up of the weekly news - from BIHR and elsewhere!

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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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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