Human Rights & Coronavirus Hub: our analysis of changes to law and policy during Covid-19

Here you can find information about our analysis of changes in law and policy during Covid-19, and the Government's response to Covid-19. We have responded to various parliamentary Committee inquiries into the response to Covid-19, and we have produced our own work, responses and reports.

You can find it all here! Click on the buttons below to learn more about our work:

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Human Rights Weekly News Round-Up 23 - 26 November 2020

Read a round-up of the weekly news - from BIHR and elsewhere!
16 Days of Activism: Exclusive Look at Our New Tool!
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2020

Learn more about how BIHR are taking part in this year's 16 Days of Activism!
Human rights and addressing domestic abuse

What do human rights have to do with addressing domestic abuse and violence against women?

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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