Disability and the Human Rights Act (Recording Now Available)

The UK Government is proposing to “replace the Human Rights Act (HRA) with a modern Bill of Rights” and the issue is currently under consultation. The HRA is a unique piece of legalisation because it provides direct access to the European Convention of Human Rights through British courts. Public bodies also must consider human rights. The HRA has played a significant role in safeguarding the rights of disabled people who find themselves under the protection of the state, whether that be through mental health provisions, health and social care or the criminal justice system.

July is Disability Pride Month, which is an apt reminder of the need for acceptance, the removal of disabling practices and the protection of rights. This Disability Pride Month, we will explore the role of the HRA on the lives of disabled people, the consequences of repealing it and the opportunities that could follow.

Speakers:

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