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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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The Supreme Court redefines how the right to liberty applies in the UK

The Supreme Court redefines how the right to liberty applies in the UK

The Supreme Court’s June 2026 ‘AGNI’ ruling changes the meaning of a deprivation of their liberty in the UK. Find out more about what this could mean for people’s human rights.

19 Jun 26

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Supporting Change Through Human Rights for Autistic People and People with a Learning Disability

Find out about BIHR's partnership work with NHS England Midlands and West Midlands ADASS to deliver change through human rights across services supporting autistic people and people with a learning disability.

12 Mar 26

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