Get Involved

BIHR will be producing tools and opportunities for people to speak up and have their voice heard in the Government consultation on scrapping the Human Rights Act in favour of a new Bill of Rights.

Check back soon to download your pack and find out about our events.

In the meantime:

If you use the Human Rights Act share your good practice stories: contact us on [email protected]
Be prepared and engage with the consultation – join BIHR’s Together for Human Rights Group [email protected]
If you work for an organisation join BIHR’s Human Rights Alliance [email protected]
Become a BIHR Friend and show your regular support to help us continue this vital work [email protected]

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