What is this section?
This section provides information about human rights. It explains how they promote the role of human rights in promoting principles like dignity, equality and respect in your daily life, and sets out the specific human rights that are protected by UK law.
Who is this section for?
Every person has human rights, so this section is relevant to you no matter what your circumstances. You can use it to find out what your rights are and how they are relevant to your life. But it will also be useful if you think that your human rights have been breached.
If you are an employer, and want to know how human rights affect your employment policies, have a look at our section for employers.
In this section:
Introduction to human rights
Being treated fairly and with dignity
Taking part in the community
Living the life you choose
Being safe and protected from harm
How do human rights work?
What can I do about it? Using your human rights
Human rights in British Law