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UK Constitution Revolutionized: Human Rights Act 1998 Ensures Rights Protection

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18. The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
John F. Stanton, C. Prescott

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The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 protect people's rights in the UK. These laws give individuals certain rights that can be enforced in UK courts. The courts have a history of protecting rights, and the Human Rights Act 1998 helps ensure that these rights are respected and enforced in UK law.

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