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Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

The Human Rights Act of 1998 is an Act of Parliament which aims to give further effect to the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights.  Learn more  or

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 @8T3M48Qfrom Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes and No, replace it with a bill of rights that gives the UK more legislative control but criminals should lose many of these rights

 @8QG9TQHfrom Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

im no educated in this topic

 @8T4CRMSfrom Kansas  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but make the death penalty legal again.

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No, but criminals should lose many of these rights

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Yes, replace it with a bill of rights that gives the UK more legislative control

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No

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Yes

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How would you feel if the protections you take for granted were suddenly removed?

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Imagine a society without a Human Rights Act; what changes do you think you'd see in everyday life?

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How might the abolition of a Human Rights Act affect the way minorities are treated in a country?

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Can you share a personal experience where knowing your rights made a difference in how you were treated?

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What do you think would be the biggest challenge for citizens if a Human Rights Act was abolished?

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What role do you think human rights laws play in shaping the ethics of a nation?

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Can you think of a time when protecting someone else’s rights might have impacted your own?

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Do you believe countries should have individual human rights laws or follow universal standards?

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What values do you think are most important to protect in a country's legislation?

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If you had the power to change one right in the Human Rights Act, which one would it be and why?

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