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UK Breaches of Human Rights Law

The UK has been found guilty of breaching human rights law in several cases, from discriminating against gay soldiers to denying widowers' benefits.

Human Rights and CCTV

CCTV use in the UK raises serious questions about privacy, regulation, and how many cameras are actually watching us.

Can a Case Be Heard Without a Newspaper Reporter Present?

Most court cases are open to the public, but judges can close hearings for national security, child protection, or other serious reasons.

Is it My Right to Know If He's Really My Father?

You have the legal right to know your biological father, but courts sometimes protect children's best interests by keeping paternity private.

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Human Rights and Adopted Children

Adopted children and those who adopt have human rights protections under UK and European law, with equality rules limiting discrimination in adoption services.

Human Rights...and Responsibilities

Everyone has human rights in the UK, but not all of them are absolute, and governments plus individuals share the responsibility to uphold them.

Human Rights and Giving Birth

UK law allows women to choose how they give birth, but medical professionals can override these choices if they believe it poses risks to mother or baby.

Human Rights and Racial Equality

The UK's Equality Act protects people from racial discrimination, with rare exceptions allowed for specific cultural or ethnic organisations.

Human Rights and Genetics

Genetic advances are raising serious questions about how DNA data should be protected and regulated to safeguard human rights.

Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Civil liberties are the basic freedoms that protect individuals from government overreach and are defined differently across countries.

Human Rights and Gender Equality

Gender equality means treating everyone the same regardless of sex, and both men and women can face discrimination that breaches their human rights.

Human Rights and the Internet

How governments and countries are balancing internet access as a basic human right with the need to regulate online activity.

Human Rights and Medical Treatment

When NHS treatment decisions breach your rights, you may have legal grounds to challenge them under UK human rights law.

Human Rights and Sexuality

Discrimination based on sexuality is a breach of human rights, with UK equality laws protecting people of all sexual orientations.

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