News from BIHR We attended a Ministry of Justice roundtable and called on them to make the notes public On Thursday 17th February 2022, our CEO, Sanchita, and our Head of Policy & Programmes, Carlyn, took part in a Ministry of Justice roundtable about their planned changes to the Human Rights Act. Participants were asked to share two key points about the changes. Sanchita explained that before we can dissect the Government’s proposals and the 29 questions in the Consultation Paper, there are two practical points that need to be addressed: Consultation on the Human Rights Act has already happened in the form of the recent Independent Human Rights Act Review. Charities and individuals put a lot of time and effort into responding to that Review and the findings were clear that no changes are needed. This Consultation seems to be a clear reduction in rights because despite retaining the same list of rights, it will reduce their meaning and accessibility as well as the Gover...

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