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The History of The UK’s Human Rights Act

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Published on 29 Nov 2019

Ready for a human rights history lesson? The Human Rights Act – the main piece of legislation that protects human rights in the UK – is now over 20 years old, and we felt it was time to celebrate!

The Human Rights Act has helped countless people across the UK in defending and protecting their rights. The story of the Human Rights Act dates back to the aftermath of the Second World War, and we’ve got all the details as to why.

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