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Human Rights
The Universal declaration of human rights states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." If you would like to read the full declaration please visit this webpage.

Resources

Human Rights Act 1998, chapter 42
Ministry of Justice's human rights section : A section with various publications and information on human rights
Human Rights Watch
Liberty's online guide to human rights law in England and Wales.
Making sense of human rights; A short introduction Human Rights;

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