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The Human Rights Act 1998 gives everyone in the UK 16 fundamental rights. Click any card to explore what it means - and why it matters for neurodivergent people.
16
Rights protected
1998
Year of the Act
Article 2
Right to Life
The state must protect your life by law
Limited
Article 3
Freedom from Torture
No one can hurt or degrade you - ever
Absolute
Article 4
Freedom from Slavery
You cannot be enslaved or forced to work
Absolute
Article 5
Right to Liberty
Freedom - and the right to know why it is taken away
Limited
Article 6
Right to a Fair Trial
Innocent until proven guilty, with legal help
Limited
Article 7
No Punishment Without Law
Cannot be convicted of something that was not a crime
Absolute
Article 8
Right to Private & Family Life
Your home, family, and personal life must be respected
Qualified
Article 9
Freedom of Thought & Religion
Believe what you want and practise your faith
Qualified
Article 10
Freedom of Expression
Say and share what you think
Qualified
Article 11
Freedom of Assembly
Meet peacefully and join groups or unions
Qualified
Article 12
Right to Marry
You have the right to marry and start a family
Limited
Article 14
Protection from Discrimination
Rights apply equally regardless of who you are
Qualified
P1, Article 1
Right to Property
You have the right to enjoy what you own
Qualified
P1, Article 2
Right to Education
No one can be denied the right to learn
Qualified
P1, Article 3
Right to Free Elections
Vote in free and fair elections
Limited
P13, Article 1
Abolition of Death Penalty
Abolished in all circumstances
Absolute
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