Public Authorities and the Human Rights Act

If you work in a Public Authority you need to know what your responsibilities are under the Human Rights Act. Here you will find a guide to help you understand how the Human Rights Act relates to the services you provide. The guide includes:

• Information on the origins, aims and scope of the Human Rights Act.
• Explanations of each right and how it may be relevant to different public authorities
• Real-life examples and case studies that show how human rights work in practice.
• A jargon buster and answers to frequently asked questions.
• Details on where to find further information and useful contacts.

Read the Human Rights guide for Public Authorities.

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• Changes to the human rights framework

Last Updated: 04 Jun 2015