Human rights act in real life

At BIHR, we’re all about using the Human Rights Act practically. This page is full of real-life stories of people who have used the Human Rights Act to improve their own or other people’s lives and to get better results from public services.

Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting women and girls and supporting them to access justice.

Cost-of-Living Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting women and girls and supporting them to access justice.

Children & Young People Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting children and young people.

Health, Care & Social Work Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting people accessing health, care and social work services.

Migration & Refugee Rights Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting people going through the immigration and/or asylum system.

Anti-Discrimination Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting people against unlawful discrimination.

Other Human Rights Act Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act protecting people across the UK in everyday situations.

Addiction Recovery Stories

Read real-life stories of our Human Rights Act being used to support people in recovery from problematic substance use.

The ECtHR in Real Life

These short videos explain some key cases from the European Court of Human Rights that concerned the UK on issues including medical care, freedom of the press and housing for survivors of domestic violence.