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  • What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK?

    What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK?

    What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK? Read more

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The Coronavirus Outbreak and Human Rights

At BIHR we know that this is a difficult time for many people.
This page is where you can find all our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) related information. It will be updated with more information as the situation develops.


Here you can find:


- Information about BIHR during this COVID-19 period
- Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak
- Our analysis of the Government's response and Human Rights
- Where to find information about your human rights
BIHR Consultation Submission: The UK Covid-19 Inquiry

BIHR Consultation Submission: The UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Read our full submission to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Draft Terms of Reference consultation. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2022

Author: Helen Walden

What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK?

What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK?

What does the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruling on compulsory vaccination mean for our human rights in the UK? Read more

Published: 12th May, 2021

Updated: 16th December, 2021

Author: Natalie Grubb

Mental Health Awareness Week, Covid-19 and Human Rights

Mental Health Awareness Week, Covid-19 and Human Rights

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at mental health, Covid-19 and Human Rights Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

From applause to action: let’s protect those caring for us during Covid-19.

From applause to action: let’s protect those caring for us during Covid-19.

What rights do health and care staff have during COVID-19? Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 5th May, 2020

Author: Carlyn Miller

Govt. Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS during Covid-19

Govt. Guidance on the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS during Covid-19

Govt. Guidance for Hospitals, Care Homes & Supervisory Bodies on the Mental Capacity Act & DoLS during Covid-19. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts?

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts?

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts? Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Where to find information about your human rights

Where to find information about your human rights

Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak

Our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak

Read about our plan to ensure rights are upheld during the Coronavirus outbreak Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 6th April, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

The UK Government's response to Covid-19 and Human Rights

The UK Government's response to Covid-19 and Human Rights

What the government's response to Covid-19 means for people in their everyday lives. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

About BIHR during this time

About BIHR during this time

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Published: 27th March, 2020

Author: Eilidh Turnbull

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    The Rights Removal Bill: Resource for Public Officials

    Find out what the impact of the Rights Removal Bill will be on public officials, and they can do to protect our Human Rights Act

  • The Rights Removal Bill: What's the latest?

    The Rights Removal Bill: What's the latest?

    Find out what stage the Rights Removal Bill is at as it progresses through Parliament.

  • BIHR and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

    BIHR and Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

    Find out about our human rights learning programme with Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust!

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    Weekly Human Rights News: 12 August 2022

    This week's news includes an opportunity to join the BIHR team and our latest vlog.

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

    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

    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.

  • Abolition of the Death Penalty

    Abolition of the Death Penalty

    Abolition of the Death Penalty

  • Social Justice and Human Rights

    Social Justice and Human Rights

    This World Social Justice Day we look at how we can use Human Rights to achieve positive social change.

  • What Rights Do I Have?

    What Rights Do I Have?

    What rights do I have?

  • The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide for staff working in public bodies

    The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide for staff working in public bodies

    Read our short guide for staff working in public bodies about the Covid-19 vaccine and human rights

  • The Human Rights Act

    The Human Rights Act

    Find out more about the Human Rights Act, the main law that protects our human rights across the UK.

  • B. The European Convention on Human Rights

    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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