Easy Read Guide to the Human Rights Act
This is an Easy Read guide to the Human Rights Act.
It tells you about the law in a clear way, with plain language and helpful pictures to make the information easier to understand.
This guide is useful for anyone who wants to learn about their human rights, including people, families, and supporters. It helps you understand what your rights are, how they should be looked after every day, and what you can do if something feels unfair.
Key Information
Who is this for?
Individuals, communities, public bodies, policy-makers
Last updated
21st May 2026
5 key areas this covers
Health; Care; Education; Housing; Welfare
Share
What this guide includes
What the Human Rights Act is
Information about how public services should look after your rights
How your rights work
What you can do if you are worried about your rights
Please note that some of our resources may include outdated contact information.
If you would like to get in touch with BIHR about this resource, please visit our Contact Us page.
Would you like to print, use or get a hard copy of any of our resources? Please read our Resources FAQs.
BIHR can work with you to co-create tailored human rights resources on a range of topics. If you'd like to find out more, you can send us a training enquiry and ask for 'Resource Creation'.
If you've used any of our resources, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make and improve future resources. Take our quick survey.
As an independent human rights charity, we rely on the support of people who want to ensure human rights here at home are respected, protected and fulfilled. You can support BIHR to continue providing free and accessible human rights information by making a donation. Find out how you can support BIHR.