Human Rights

Articles explaining human rights concepts, laws and institutions that protect your fundamental freedoms. We cover UK legislation, international frameworks and the role of courts in protecting rights.

Are Human Rights a National or International Issue?

Human rights matter just as much at home as they do abroad, even if we don't always realize it.

Article 8 and Deportation: Right to Family Life

Introduction Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights protects the right to respect for private and family life. In UK deportation and removal...

Do I Need to Worry About Human Rights?

Human rights breaches happen in everyday life through companies, authorities and individuals, whether you live in a democracy or not.

How Did Human Rights Laws Originate?

From ancient Babylon to modern declarations, human rights laws grew out of centuries of struggle against tyranny and injustice.

Repealing the UK's Human Rights Act

The UK has long debated whether the Human Rights Act protects the right people, with critics arguing it shields criminals and limits British sovereignty.

The Human Rights Policies of the UK's Main Political Parties

See where Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats stand on UK human rights policy and the issues that divide them.

The Role of the European Court of Human Rights

How the European Court of Human Rights works and what happens when someone claims their human rights have been violated.

What Are Human Rights? The Basic Facts

Human rights come down to basic human needs and treating people like family members who deserve love and protection.

What Is the Human Rights Act?

The Human Rights Act 1998 brought European human rights protections into British law to safeguard people against injustice and oppression.

Your Human Rights in a Foreign Country

Know what rights you have when traveling abroad and how they differ from UK protections.