HRA 1998 / ECHR Statutory Protection
UK Human Rights Act & Civil Liberties
Understand your rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and public authority duties in the UK.
Rights Evaluator
Human Rights Evaluator
Select an ECHR right and public body to view statutory protections and Section 6 duties under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Section 6 makes it unlawful for any UK public authority (including police, local councils, courts, NHS, and government departments) to act in a way that is incompatible with ECHR rights.
Absolute rights (like Article 3 banning torture) can never be restricted under any circumstances. Qualified rights (like Article 8 family life or Article 10 free speech) can be lawfully restricted if proportionate and necessary for national security or public order.