HUMAN RIGHTS

The Human Rights Act 1998 came into force on 2 October 2000 and incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (‘ECHR’) into UK domestic law. Since that date, the State and all public bodies have been bound by a duty to respect the rights enshrined in the ECHR. We will always consider the issue of human rights when advising our clients and recommend courses of action where this is appropriate. It could be relevant either as an issue on its own or as an additional argument.