Stephen Bowen, Director of the British Institute of Human Rights, commenting on the Queen’s Speech and Government plans for the Human Rights Act said: “In the short few weeks since the General Election we have seen huge public support for our Human Rights Act and the universal human rights that protect us all.” “In today’s Queen’s speech the Government confirmed that it will bring forward proposals for a “British Bill of Rights”. We suspect that these proposals are intended to replace universal human rights agreed the world over with a lesser, “DIY version”. “Essentially the Government is telling all of us what human rights we can have to protect us from them.” “Whether or not such plans are forthcoming in the next 100 days, the British Institute of Human Rights will continue to urge those in government to think again and protect what protects us all – our Human Rights Act.” “We will continue to gi…

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