What others are saying
As part of its process of constitutional renewal, the Government wants to engage people around the country in a discussion on citizenship and British values. Many blogs and websites provide a forum for political debate, and we are keen to connect with related discussions wherever they may be taking place.
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Lawsuits on human rights halve despite European act - Europe, World ... »
Cases taken to court using the Human Rights Act have more than halved in the last eight years, countering claims that the legislation has turned Britain into the compensation capital of the world [...]
Who counts as human? »
Those of the wrong class, gender, colour or sexuality have always been left outside locally defined 'humanity' – where does this leave a bill of rights? [...]
Peter Facey: The debate about the HRA stops us from focusing on what ... »
Stop bashing the Human Rights ActThe debate about the HRA stops us from focusing on what really needs to be done to build a free United Kingdom [...]
The bill of rights explored - security for all, or a gift to lawyers ... »
An article by Patrick Wintour on Guardian.co.uk [...]
Straw sets out bill of rights »
Plans for a British bill of rights were published on Monday in the face of fierce Conservative criticism, with ministers claiming it would help reassure people they would be looked after by the state during times of economic hardship. [...]
BIHR Statement on Bill of Rights »
Statement from the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) in response to today's publication of the Government's Green Paper on Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework [...]
Francesca Klug: We must defend the Human Rights Act in order to protect ... »
Henry Porter is wrong – we must defend, not attack, the Human Rights Act in order to protect our essential liberties [...]
The Smoke is Clearing | open Democracy News Analysis »
John Jackson (London, Mishcon de Reya): It would be niggardly and ungenerous to deny the Ministry of Justice any praise for its long awaited Green Paper, Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework [...]