A library of BIHR's Explainers. We take the key issues and explain them in an accessible way.
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A guide to what proportionality is, how it works now in the Human Rights Act and why it's important Read more
Plain language, video and Easy Read explainers to the Human Rights Act, the Government's consultation and important legal concepts. Read more
A short guide to explain these concepts and how they relate to the Human Rights Act Read more
Read more about what the Judicial Review Bill and why is it important for human rights. Read more
Find out more about judicial, review, how it works and why it is important for human rights. Read more
New Explainer on Mental Capacity and Sexual Relations Read more
New Explainer on the Domestic Abuse Act Read more
Read our explainer on vaccine passports and your human rights. Read more
Learn more about the Mental Health Act White Paper and consultation. Read more
BIHR explains the recent CQC report on the State of Care in England 2019/20 Read more
BIHR Explainer: The JCHR Report on The Government's response to Covid-19: human rights implications Read more
BIHR Explainer: What is the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill? Read more
What is the Judicial Review Panel and what does it mean for human rights in the UK? Read more
What does the NHS Covid-19 Contact Tracing App mean for Human Rights? Read more