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BIHR is a UK-wide charity working with people, communities and public bodies to make positive change through human rights. All about using the HRA practically!
Sep 5, 2022 6 tweets 4 min read
1/6: The new PM @trussliz says she “will take bold action to get all of us through these tough times”.

In tough times more than ever, it is essential that our human rights are protected.

The Govt must act to scrap the Rights Removal Bill: bit.ly/3F2lh4q 2/6: The new PM says she believes “in freedom, in the ability to control your own life”

The Govt’s attempts to weaken our Article 8 right to private and family life will do just the opposite: bit.ly/3nkmwVe
Apr 29, 2022 7 tweets 4 min read
THREAD (1/7) This year’s Parliamentary Session ended on Thursday 28th April, meaning Parliament won’t meet again until the after the new year starts on 10th May. The Govt pushed through a number of laws before the year ends which have concerning implications for human rights. (2/7) Martha of @libertyhq discussed how these laws relate to #HumanRightsActReform at our recent Ask the Experts event: bit.ly/3OL1Mmg. But it’s also important to see how campaigning + public pressure helped reduce some of the most harmful measures in these laws.
Dec 10, 2021 8 tweets 5 min read
"At the heart of this project is consultation". At our #HumanRightsDay event today, Mandy from @Warrspeakup spoke about the importance of participation
➡️ "For the 20 self advocates who are currently involved it's really making a difference in their lives" @Warrspeakup
Dec 10, 2021 27 tweets 14 min read
Kicking off our #HumanRightsDay2021 event on #WhyOurHumanRightsActMatters Image A word from our Trustee Imran Khan QC. On the importance of our #HumanRightsAct inside AND outside the courtroom! Image
Jul 6, 2021 15 tweets 4 min read
Today we have been working through all the information and views that was shared with us during our "Co-design a human rights support solution" workshop last week.

Here is some of the things that we have learned.🧵⬇️ This workshop was open to community and voluntary sector groups across the UK. 61 people registered for the workshop.