BIHR Explainer- Coronavirus Law & Policy: Changes to Adult Social Care Legislation (Northern Ireland)

There have been no changes to the law governing adult social care in Northern Ireland (the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009).

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The Right to a Fair Trial

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BIHR Explainer: What is Judicial Review?

Find out more about judicial, review, how it works and why it is important for human rights.
Human Rights Weekly News 23 July 2021

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Fazeela's Story

Read about how social worker Fazeela and her colleagues use the Human Rights Act to support rights-based decision making.

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide
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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