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Amnesty International UK
UK human rights organization: profile and history, details of current campaigns, list of regional offices, online library, education section and volunteer information.
Amos Trust
Human rights organisation with the aim of making people aware of the root causes of injustice.
An overview of Civil Liberties legislation
http://magnacartaplus.org/civil-liberties/index.htm
A perspective on UK civil liberties, expressed as a time line with links to source documents.
BBC World Service: I have a right to...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/ihavearightto/
Human rights case studies from around the world: freedom and equality; live and be safe; nationality, representation and education; work and have a family; justice before the law; think, believe and express myself.
Complete List of the Treaties of the Council of Europe, Including the Convention for the Protection
http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/EN/CadreListeTraites.htm
The full list of the treaties which create the structure of the European Union, including the Convention on Human Rights and all the protocols added to it.
Cyber-Rights & Cyber-Liberties (UK)
For free speech and privacy, against child pornography.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Free Speech on the Net
http://www.guardian.co.uk/freespeech/0,2759,212402,00.html
Ongoing coverage about internet freedom in the UK and around the world. News, comment and analysis with links to relevant organisations and government sites.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Freedom of Information
http://www.guardian.co.uk/freedom/0,2759,178243,00.html
Ongoing coverage of news and analysis about freedom of information acts in both the UK and the US, plus links to speeches, organizations, public polls, official government reports and legislation.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Human Rights in the UK
http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/0,7368,367207,00.html
Ongoing coverage includes information about the Human Rights Act plus archives of news, comment and analysis about relevant issues and topics.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Privacy on the Internet
http://www.guardian.co.uk/netprivacy/0,2759,329596,00.html
Ongoing news, comment and analysis focusing on internet issues worldwide and in Britain in particular, including the RIP Act. Includes links to pressure groups, research and government sites.
Human Rights Unit
Responsibilities are the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates into UK law rights and freedoms guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights, and various other Human Rights Treaties. Includes law and judgments, policy statements, news, guidance and Human Rights Task Force details. From the Lord Chancellor's Department.
Human Rights Watch for Northern Ireland
http://www.humanrights.uk.net/
Aims to promote and agree a democratic Charter for all the people of Northern Ireland, ensuring whatever their class, creed or political opinion, they enjoy equal human rights and fundamental freedoms.
JUSTICE
UK based human rights campaigns organisation - includes links to important Human Rights documents.
Legal Action Group
Charitable organization campaigning for equal access to justice for all members of society. Information about a range of human rights issues.
Liberty
http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/
UK human rights and civil liberties organization. Campaigns, research, publications, membership and advice to members of the public and their advocates.
MagnacartaPlus
http://www.magnacartaplus.org/index.htm
Site to promote civil liberties and provide information in pursuit of this objective. A watch on any attempts by governments to reduce or interfere with civil liberties and freedoms.
Observer Special Reports: Liberty Watch
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/libertywatch/
The best of The Observer's commentary and analysis on civil liberties issues in the wake of September 11th.
Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC)
Scottish group campaigning for repeal of Britain's anti-terrorism laws, and offering solidarity to people affected by them. Information on current civil liberties issues and campaigns.
STAND
Group campaiging on Internet privacy, censorship and civil liberties issues.
The Human Rights Act 1998
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980042.htm
Full text of the Act which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into English law.
The Human Rights Lawyers Association
Association of lawyers, academics, students and others interested in human rights. Details of seminars, lectures and membership information.
The Human Rights Unit of the Northern Ireland Civil Service
http://www.humanrightsni.gov.uk/
A unit within the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, aiming to promote a culture of protection of human rights throughout the Northern Ireland Departments. News, database of legal data, information on training provided and ideas of best practices.
Your Rights
Liberty's online guide to human rights law in England and Wales
