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

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

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

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

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

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

The fight against Covid-19: Whose life counts?

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

Where to find information about your human rights

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

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

About BIHR during this time

Weekly Human Rights News: 21 January 2022

This week's news update includes updates on the anti-protest bill and details of our free Human Rights Reform events.
The Human Rights Act, Separation of Powers, Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rule of Law: A Short Guide

A short guide to explain these concepts and how they relate to the Human Rights Act
HRA Reform: Resources and Events from Other Organisations

BIHR shares what other groups and organisations are doing in response to the HRA reform consulation
Human Rights Act Reform Events

Come along to our events to find out more about the Human Rights Act Reform and how you can get involved!

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.
Social Justice and Human Rights

This World Social Justice Day we look at how we can use Human Rights to achieve positive social change.
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
B. The European Convention on Human Rights

Find out about the European Convention on Human Rights and what it means for you.
Volunteer and Fundraise

volunteering opportunities
Abolition of the Death Penalty

Abolition of the Death Penalty
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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What Rights Do I Have?

What rights do I have?