In the UK the Human Rights Act protects us all - old and young, rich and poor, you and me.
Help us increase respect and understanding for human rights values.
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Email your MP and ask them to support an amendment which would at last ensure true equal treatment for gay couples.
The Government is proposing the mass collection
and storage of “communications data” for the entire population.We are a nation of citizens, not
suspects. Say NO to the snoopers' charter. MORE >>
The Justice and Security Bill will make drastic changes to our system of justice and fair trials. MORE >>
Protest is a crucial part of
political life, with a strong British history, yet a variety of measures have
undermined the right to peaceful protest. MORE >>
Find out more about our campaigning work on other UK human rights and civil liberties issues. MORE >>