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Closed Protect The Human Rights Act

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These are the main articles from the European Convention of Human Rights, which must be retained in British Law

Every person has the right to life, liberty and security; their private and family life should be respected, and they have the right to get married. No-one should be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and has the right to a fair trial.

No-one can be enslaved; or suffer discrimination due to sex, race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.

People should have the freedom of thought and religion; and in accordance with law freedom of expression, association and assembly.

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