The British Institute of Human Rights

BIHR is a UK-wide charity working with people, communities and public bodies to make positive change through human rights. All about using the HRA practically!

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This week, UK ministers are discussing limits to human rights protections. BIHR has gathered civil society organisations across the UK to share our message:

👉 Human Rights are universal, not political leverage.

🔗 Watch & share our joint video: https://t.co/mA603uhnun

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Yesterday, the Immigration and Asylum Bill passed Second Reading.

We’re disappointed that so few MPs challenged the Bill’s proposed changes to Article 8.

Human rights are universal. The state cannot decide that some people’s rights matter less.

https://t.co/JFoUbXDHLZ

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As MPs debate the Immigration and Asylum Bill at Second Reading, one key concern is how the bill narrows the definition of family life in Article 8 of the Human Rights Act to a “core cohabiting family”.

Real family life does not always fit that model.

https://t.co/JFoUbXDHLZ

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📢 New blog series: Rethinking the Right to Liberty

Our first post explores the Supreme Court's #AGNI ruling from a practitioner's perspective, reflecting on what it means for practice and why a human rights-based approach is vital.

Read more: https://t.co/MibaW2knDx

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The UK Government is looking to narrow how Article 8 of the Human Rights Act is applied in immigration and asylum cases.

This matters for people directly affected, and for us all.

Human rights are universal safeguards and must remain so.

https://t.co/JFoUbXDHLZ

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FREE TASTER SESSION:
Wednesday 22nd July 11.30am-12.15pm

⌛ Booking enquiries close at 4pm Wednesday 19th August.

➡️ Find out more, register for the taster session, or send us a booking enquiry:
https://t.co/aMToLT8veD

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🔔 Bookings are now open for BIHR’S CPD-accredited open course: Embedding human rights legal duties in mental health inpatient care.

The course starts in September 2026 and is aimed at senior mental health practicioners.

https://t.co/aMToLT8veD

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Our 3-part online open course supports senior mental health practitioners to apply human rights in inpatient care, navigate difficult decisions by balancing rights, and use practical frameworks to support rights-respecting decision-making.

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The UK government introduced its Immigration & Asylum Bill today.

We’re concerned by proposals to limit how Article 8 HRA protections apply in immigration and asylum cases.

This matters for all of us: human rights protections are universal safeguards. We'll be following closely

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📰 The Supreme Court has changed how the right to liberty applies in the UK

🔍 In our latest post we explain what's changed, why it matters from a human rights perspective, and how the HRA remains central to practice going forward

👇 Read our piece https://t.co/ylJjalqxBB

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At BIHR we know the Human Rights Act helps healthcare save lives.

Yet many people with learning disabilities are left behind. This open letter calls for a co‑produced national strategy to turn human rights into action.

✍ Join the call: https://t.co/GiKdPeMYLQ

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The UK Government plans to change the SEND system. The consultation is open until Mon 18 May – if this affects you, make sure you have your say!

Read our blog series to learn why human rights matter in SEND: https://t.co/rlfnLNaN9a

Respond here: https://t.co/i6mgXZH0Bl

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Could your team benefit from a 5-day Human Rights course?

The Human Rights Policy Academy (starts 1 June) helps civil society staff build practical skills to use the Human Rights Act in policy & advocacy.
🗓 By 1 May
💻 Online, UK-wide
💷 Some free places
https://t.co/CwmHKjwMq1

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🚨 10 SPACES LEFT

The Human Rights Act Policy Academy by the British Institute of Human Rights is OPEN for 2026. Apply by 1 May 👇

🔹 6-weekly (June–July)
🔹 Learn how to use the Human Rights Act in policy, advocacy & campaigning

https://t.co/KTdqL1dz4Z

#HumanRights #Policy

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Do you have colleagues who could benefit from a 5-day Human Rights course?

The Human Rights Policy Academy (starting 1 June) helps civil society staff build practical skills to use the Human Rights Act in policy & advocacy.

🗓 Apply by 1 May
https://t.co/KTdqL1dz4Z

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🏥 Last week we were back in Lincolnshire for another workshop, helping mental health staff to understand and apply human rights to their practice

🙏 Thanks @LPFTPMVATEAM @LPFTNHS for hosting!

🔗 Find out about BIHR's work with public bodies https://t.co/NSPnAgOYx9

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Today Section 51 of the Mental Health Act 2025 closes a human rights loophole, ensuring that private providers of NHS-funded mental health aftercare have legal duties to respect, protect & fulfil human rights

👇️ Read about BIHR's work on this https://t.co/coUJAe2WnW

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BIHR’s March eNews is out now 📩

🔍 New Strategy preview
⚖️ Mental health law wins
🏥 Impact in health & social care
🎥 Free webinar on surveillance

Sign up here 👇
https://t.co/UJ8zjflagq

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Yesterday we delivered a workshop with @IRMOLondon on the right to education, supporting caseworkers in South London to challenge decisions affecting children & families.

We covered SEND, access barriers, NRPF, and the real impact of exclusion on young people’s futures.

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When cameras & other recording devices are used in places where people get support, human rights matter.

Webinar: Surveillance: A Friend or a Foe?
🤝 Hosted by @NDTicentral
📅 24 April 2026
⏰ 1–2:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟️ Free

👇️ Register now https://t.co/NvLQbyj5Mw