There are 16 basic rights in the Human Rights Act, the right:
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to life
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not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way
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to be free from slavery or forced labour
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to liberty
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to a fair trial
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to no punishment without law
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to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence
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to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
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to freedom of expression
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to freedom of assembly and association
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to marry and found a family
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not to be discriminated against in relation to any of the rights contained in the European Convention
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to peaceful enjoyment of possessions
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to education
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to free elections
The Human Rights Act says that all public authorities must pay proper attention to your rights when they are making decisions that affect you. Public authorities include government departments, Local Authorities, Health Boards and agencies such as the police, the courts and private companies when carrying out public functions.
More information is available from the British Institute of Human Rights and the Equality and Human Rights Commission
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