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BIHR’s response to the CQC State of Care Report 2025/26

BIHR responds to the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care 2025/26 report, highlighting the need to ensure human rights are protected in everyday practice across the health and social care system.

30 Oct 26

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BIHR’s 2027 training calendar is open – book early and save up to 15%

BIHR’s 2027 training calendar is open – book early and save up to 15%

BIHR’s 2027 human rights training calendar is now open! Explore practical workshops, programmes and new introductory sessions, and book early to receive 10% off, with a further 5% for returning BIHR clients from 2024-2026.

28 Sep 26

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Education Otherwise Than in a School (EOTIS): Have Your Say by 18 September

Government proposals could reshape Education Otherwise Than in a School (EOTIS) for children and young people with SEND. Find out what is being proposed, why BIHR is concerned about accountability and appeal rights, and how to respond before the consultation closes.

11 Sep 26

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Putting implementation at the heart of socio-economic rights

Putting implementation at the heart of socio-economic rights

BIHR CEO Sanchita Hosali speaks at socio-economic rights conference, highlighting why implementation must sit alongside legal reform.

11 Sep 26

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BIHR calls on new Prime Minister to make human rights real in everyday life

BIHR calls on new Prime Minister to make human rights real in everyday life

BIHR has written to the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, calling for practical implementation of the Human Rights Act and a stronger public conversation about how human rights protect people in everyday life.

01 Sep 26

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BIHR welcomes UK Government’s plan to expand community mental health support

BIHR welcomes UK Government’s plan to expand community mental health support

BIHR welcomes new investment in community mental health support and calls for human rights to be embedded in new services.

07 Aug 26

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BIHR response to the Prime Minister's social care announcement

BIHR urges human rights-led social care built on dignity and choice.

29 Jul 26

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Communities Come Together to Put Human Rights into Action

Communities Come Together to Put Human Rights into Action

Find out about our recent Summer Human Rights Communities Event in London. 

21 Jul 26

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Article 8 and the Immigration and Asylum Bill

Find out what the UK Government's Immigration and Asylum Bill means for those directly affected, and for the wider principle that human rights belong to everyone.

08 Jul 26

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IPSEA highlights BIHR’s concerns about SEND reform

IPSEA article draws attention to BIHR's concerns about the impact of SEND reform.

06 Jul 26

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