Civil and human rights

Civial & Human Rights

Human Rights Act 1998

The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates into UK law the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights. For further information, you may wish to visit the website of the Department for Constitutional Affairs (Human Rights Unit). This Unit has responsibilkity for ensuring the successful implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Department for Constitutional Affairs - Human Rights Unit (external site, opens in new window)

For information on civil rights you may wish to visit the website www.civilrights.org (external site, opens in new window).