Human Rights Act 1998

Human Rights Act 1998

Introduction

Human rights are subjective rights of individual human beings. Subjective rights are different from objective rights. Objective rights refer to the completeness of regulation within a legal system. Objective rights grant the subjective ones. Subjective rights imply that individual human beings have the authority to do certain things with in the system. The concept of human rights implies to all human beings, because of their being human, have certain rights and freedoms that are universal, inalienable and indivisible. According to a stricter sense of the concept of human rights, they can be contrasted with civil rights. Civil rights are held by all citizens of the state and include rights that are not human rights, like the right to vote. Human rights are held by all human beings. This report will address the Human Rights Act of 1998 along with its effectiveness, strengths and weaknesses and other salient facts. I will discuss the credibility of cases which comes under Human Rights Act and civil rights protection under the law.

Discussion

Human Rights Act 1998

UK implemented the European Convention on Human Rights by the Human Rights Act in 1998. This is a very important text in the field of human rights in England because it allows the introduction of the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights. Indeed, until its entry into force, these provisions could not be invoked before the English courts, subject to a dualist. The law imposes an obligation on local authorities, including the courts, to behave in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Convention. This law, effective in October 2, 2000, covers discrimination based on sex, race, age, religion, and language. The Commission for Equality and Human Rights is the principal government agency responsible for compliance with the values defined in the Human Rights Act 1998.

The government has a firm believe that all the citizen have rights and freedom which they should enjoy. This principle is the basis of life in UK. This act provides safety to the citizens of UK from discrimination or vulnerable situations. This act is also useful for public authorities like hospitals, state school etc. where decisions can be made according to the law through this Human Rights Act.

Effectiveness of Human Rights Act

The UK government, nongovernmental organizations, and charities play an important role in ensuring the importance and effectiveness of human rights act. EU citizens, if feel that their rights are violated, may appeal to the Court of Human Rights, based in Strasbourg. The court in Strasbourg is the most important institution of legal protection of human rights in Europe. Every single citizen of a united Europe can ask the Court to complain of any violation of the rights enshrined in the Convention. This institution, however, does not deal with actions brought against individuals or against private institutions.

Apart from efficiency, one more thing needed in order to make Human act effective is awareness. Public and the administration should be informed about the benefits and ...