Work, Life & Health

How human rights apply to healthcare, employment, religious freedom and other aspects of daily life. We examine mental health detention, workplace rights, medical treatment and emerging genetic issues.

Human Rights and a DNA Database

DNA databases help solve crimes but raise questions about privacy rights and who gets included in police records.

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 Genetics

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

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 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 Members of the Armed Forces

A recent UK Supreme Court case is challenging whether armed forces members stationed abroad can rely on human rights protections.

Human Rights Issues in the Workplace

Workers can sue employers for breaching their human rights, including privacy violations and discrimination based on personal beliefs.

Human Rights Legal Remedies

You can only sue for human rights breaches against public authorities like police and courts, not private employers, and court remedies are limited.

Religious Schools UK: Right to Religious Freedom

How UK schools balance religious freedom with their historical Christian roots as society becomes more diverse and secular.

Rights of People Detained Under the Mental Health Act

People detained under the Mental Health Act have specific legal rights you should know about to protect yourself or a loved one.

Voluntary Human Rights Organisations

UK charities and voluntary organisations have fought for human rights for decades, offering free advice and pushing for legal protections.