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| THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACTThe Human Rights Act 1998 is a vital tool for protecting our basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Recently it has come under attack by journalists and politicians.
These attacks are based on mistakes and misunderstandings. The Act is being blamed for bad management and serious administrative mistakes that have nothing to do with it.
The Human Rights Act protects our universal rights and freedoms and the principles of dignity, fairness and equality.
It has transformed the lives of the most vulnerable in society and has the potential to help many more. Press ReleasesIn response to David Camerson’s call to scrap the Human Rights Act, Shami Chakrabarti said: “Liberty welcomes any constructive conversation about how best to protect our rights and freedoms. But those who want to tear up the protections we already have must have a far clearer vision of what would replace them than what we’ve seen today.” 26.06.2006
In response to the Home Secretary’s comments that the Human Rights Act may be changed to protect the public, Director of Liberty Shami Chakrabarti said: “We hope that the new Home Secretary will remember that there is no public safety without the rule of law and that all of us benefit from human rights and common decency.” 17.05.2006
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Response to some of the media stories about the Human Rights Act. May 06, PDF. Addressing the attacks on the Human Rights Act. June 06, PDF Letter sent by a group of organisations calling on the Government to defend and promote human rights. May 06, PDF Evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the meaning of "public authority" under the Human Rights Act. Dec 06, PDF Liberty's short response to the JUSTICE discussion paper, 'A Bill of Rights for Britain?'. May 07, PDF.
Briefing from Liberty on human rights issues in the Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill, July 2008. Liberty’s response to a Home Office consultation on reforming the immigration system in the context of a suggested British Bill of Rights. May 2008. Liberty’s response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights: “A British Bill of Rights”, August 07 BIHR is the UK's foremost human rights outreach organisation. Their media brief 'Don't Axe the Act' details how the HRA benefits the most vulnerable. The CEHR will replace the existing equalities commissions and support and promote human rights.
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