02 June 2008
A revised Guide to the Human Rights Act for people with learning disabilities uses examples from everyday life to help explain what human rights means for them.
Justice Minister Michael Wills said:
'Human rights are for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our society. This easily accessible booklet sets out the purpose of the Human Rights Act and the protections it affords.'
The booklet was produced by the Ministry of Justice with the help of Working with Words, a specialist supplier of services for people with learning disabilities and low literacy. It uses examples from work, supported housing, day services and dealing with the local council to illustrate how human rights apply to people's everyday lives.
- A Guide to the Human Rights Act - A booklet for people with learning disabilities [PDF 0.35mb, 24 pages]
Notes to editors
1. The guide relates the complex nature of the Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights to the day-to-day experience of its intended audience. It is not designed to provide precise legal definitions but the government believes it provides an accurate and helpful account of the Act.