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Articles tagged with: bill of rights
Restoring America’s beleaguered democratic culture: Graham Allen reviews 'The Bill of Obligations'
Books & culture
By Graham Allen
Restoring America’s beleaguered democratic culture: Graham Allen reviews 'The Bill of Obligations'
Richard Haass has written a lucid and convincing case for placing the obligations of citizens on the same footing as their rights
Suella Braverman: As the next Prime Minister, I would truly bring rights home
Political parties
By Suella Braverman MP
Suella Braverman: As the next Prime Minister, I would truly bring rights home
I count myself lucky to be British. We have inherited a set of rights that are second to none. As Attorney General – and as prime minister – I would proudly protect this inheritance.
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee 'Parliament Has The Last Word'
Home affairs
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee "Parliament Has The Last Word"
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is a “sensible approach” for government to introduce powers that will enable the UK to override the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Tory MPs Warned New Bill Of Rights Won't Work To Tackle Illegal Channel Crossings
Home affairs
Tory MPs Warned New Bill Of Rights Won't Work To Tackle Illegal Channel Crossings
Tory MPs have been accused of pushing a “political narrative” with their claims that reforming the Human Rights Act (HRA) will help tackle illegal immigration.
We’re in danger of losing our democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
We’re in danger of losing our democracy
Last week, a young woman was arrested at her flat the day after stewarding a peaceful protest against the policies of our government.
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
Social affairs
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
The government is running a consultation on its proposals to revise the Human Rights Act and replace it with a Bill of Rights. Chaminda Jayanetti argues the plans do not take into account just how hard it is to access justice across the UK