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European Convention on Human Rights Articles

Beyond the fear of Europe

A British exit from the European Union is not just a hollow prospect, it could be a hugely damaging reality set in motion and delivered in the next parliament. The arguments for staying in need to be robust, and must truly resonate with people across the country. At...

IWD: Scrapping the HRA is another coalition attack on women

Today International Women's Day, a day in which we celebrate inspirational women and reflect on the inequalities women still face at home and abroad. At home a vital protection for women, the Human Rights Act, is under threat. The Conservatives have claimed that they...

Magna Carta reloaded

There are few documents which have had the impact of Magna Carta. For centuries it has formed the cornerstone of our constitution. And, while most of its clauses have been repealed – we are no longer required to remove fish weirs from the River Thames, for example –...

A British bill of rights? We already have one

One of the key battlelines for next year’s election has been drawn following this year’s party conference season on the continued existence of the Human Rights Act. On Wednesday, Cameron pledged a future Conservative government would scrap the HRA for a new British...