Contents
The Human Rights Act

01. Introduction
02. Where did the Human Rights Act start?
03. How does the Human Rights Act work?
04. What can I do if I think my rights have been broken?
05. Which cases doesn't the Act cover?
06. The Articles of the Act in detail
07. The protocols of the Act in detail
08. Further Help

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01. Introduction

The Human Rights Act 1998 is an important and wide-ranging law which could affect almost every part of our lives. This leaflet explains what the Act says and how it works.