UK Act of Parliament
1998
United Kingdom
Human Rights Act 1998
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What this Act requires
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Schedules
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Everyone who has been the victim of arrest or detention...
(1) A remedial order may— (a) contain such incidental, supplemental,...
No remedial order may be made unless—
(1) No draft may be laid under paragraph 2(a) unless—...
(1) If a remedial order (“the original order”) is made...
In this Schedule— “representations” means representations about a remedial order...
In calculating any period for the purposes of this Schedule,...
(1) This paragraph applies in relation to–
The United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe...
(1) The appropriate Minister must by order make provision with...
A pensions order may, in particular, make provision—
A pensions order may amend any provision of, or made...
In this Schedule— “appropriate Minister” means— in relation to any...
The death penalty shall be abolished. No one shall be...
Public emergency in the United Kingdom
The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
Domestic law powers of detention (other than under the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001)
Article 5(1)(f) of the Convention
Derogation under Article 15 of the Convention
Browse 23 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
The Convention Rights.
Interpretation of Convention rights.
Interpretation of legislation.
Declaration of incompatibility.
Right of Crown to intervene.
Acts of public authorities.
Proceedings.
Limitation: overseas armed forces proceedings
Judicial remedies.
Judicial acts.
Power to take remedial action.
Safeguard for existing human rights.
Freedom of expression.
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Derogations.
Reservations.
Period for which designated derogations have effect.
Periodic review of designated reservations.
Appointment to European Court of Human Rights.
Statements of compatibility.
Orders
Interpretation, etc.
Short title, commencement, application and extent.
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
RQIA
PrimaryRegulation and Quality Improvement Authority
Independent regulator for health and social care services in Northern Ireland. Registers and inspects hospitals, care homes, dental practices, and other care …
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Statutory body responsible for enforcing equality and non-discrimination laws. Provides guidance on the Equality Act 2010, conducts inquiries, and can take enforcement …
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