Human Rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone in the world. They are based on the core principles like dignity, fairness, equality, respect and autonomy.
They are relevant to your day-to-day life and protect your freedom to control your own life, effectively take part in decisions made by public authorities which impact upon your rights and get fair and equal services from public authorities.
Relevant legislation
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998 contains a number of articles:
Article 2 – Right to Life
Article 3 – Prohibition of torture and inhuman, degrading treatment
Article 4 – Prohibition of slavery and forced labour
Article 5 – Right to liberty and security
Article 6 – right to a fair trial
Article 7 – No punishment without law
Article 8 – Right to respect for private and family life
Article 9 – Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Article 10 – Freedom of expression
Article 11 – Freedom of assembly and association
Article 12 – Right to marry
Article 14 - Prohibition of discrimination
Protocol 1 – Protection of property
Protocol 2 - Right to Education
Documents
Making Sense of Human Rights - DCA 45/06 - Produced by the Ministry of Justice
Links to other useful websites
British Institute of Human Rights - Guides
British Institute of Human Rights - General Documents
Equality and Human Right Commission
Workforce
NHS Employers - Information and Guidance
