Home page header
Print this page Print this page

Human Rights Act

Public authorities must comply with the Human Rights Act 1998 unless prevented by statutory provisions.

 

The articles contained in the Human Rights Act can be related to bullying prevention in a number of ways. Two articles that are key include:

 

Article 3

Freedom from torture or inhuman or degrading treatment

 

Article 14

Freedom from discrimination

 

For further information, please visit:http://www.dca.gov.uk/peoples-rights/human-rights/pdf/act-studyguide.pdf