Government Guide to HR

A Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998
DCA Publication
10 October 2006
This detailed guide, updated in October 2006, explains how the
Human Rights Act works and how the various rights have been
applied. Versions in Welsh, and a simplified version in English
specially designed for people with learning disabilities, are
available on request.
Study guide [PDF 352kb, 47 pages]

	Scottish Prison Mistake Not Covered By HR Act
	Don't Over-React To Minor Mistakes
	Illegality Leads To Unenforceability
	New York, New York But No Security
	Police Powers Extended Too Far?
	Arbitrator's Error Not His Fault
	House of Lords Allows Bribery Arbitration
	House of Lords Stamps On Police on Juries
	Countries Can Impose Compulsory Retirement Ages
	Defendant Changed Late After Mistake
	Papparazzi Win Photo Opportunity
	Service Out Of Jurisdiction Allowed Against Impecunious Defendant
	Demonstrator Wins Case?
	Decisive Hearsay Not Make Trial Unfair
	Police in NI Allowed Anonymity Because of Death Threats
	In Camera Evidence Speculation Is Contemtuous
	Trade Description Prosecution About Odometers Winds Down
	LLoyds Is Not As Public As You Might Think
	Dam Bursts On Netherlands Libel Action
	Government's Duty To Investigate Death of Person In Its Care