In the UK have Human Rights and Civil Liberties been eroded in recent years?

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A series of podcast lectures by John Gibbs which support the Politics Shed Website. They are aimed to be resources for anyone interested in the the subject of Politics and in particular students of A level AQA & Edexcel Government and Politics A level. However the aim is to be useful to High School and higher education students through the breadth of links, videos and podcasts.

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A series of podcast lectures by John Gibbs which support the Politics Shed Website. They are aimed to be resources for anyone interested in the the subject of Politics and in particular students of A level AQA & Edexcel Government and Politics A level. However the aim is to be useful to High School and higher education students through the breadth of links, videos and podcasts.

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In the UK have Human Rights and Civil Liberties been eroded in recent years?

The Politics Shed

1 hour 1 minute 15 seconds

4 months ago

In the UK have Human Rights and Civil Liberties been eroded in recent years?

This podcast episode offers a comprehensive overview of human rights and civil liberties in the UK, examining their evolution, the impact of political shifts, and the ongoing debate about the balance between security and individual freedoms. It discusses the historical context of rights protection, the significance of the Human Rights Act, and recent legislative developments that have influenced civil rights. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of human rights in the UK amidst growing concerns over security and governmental powers.Chapters

00:00 Overview of Human Rights in the UK

04:41 The Structure of Rights Protection

09:37 Historical Context of Rights in the UK

14:10 The Impact of the Thatcher Era

19:24 The Human Rights Act and Its Implications

23:51 Recent Developments in Civil Rights

29:04 The Balance Between Security and Liberty

33:42 The Role of the Judiciary

38:31 The Future of Human Rights in the UK