Human Rights Act 1998
UK | Active
The right to life – protects your life, by law. The state is required to investigate suspicious deaths and deaths in custody;
The prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment – you should never be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way, no matter what the situation;
Protection against slavery and forced labour – you should not be treated like a slave or subjected to forced labour;
The right to liberty and freedom – you have the right to be free and the state can only imprison you with very good reason – for example, if you are convicted of a crime;
The right to a fair trial and no punishment without law - you are innocent until proven guilty. If accused of a crime, you have the right to hear the evidence against you, in a court of law;
Respect for privacy and family life and the right to marry – protects against unnecessary surveillance or intrusion into your life. You have the right to marry and raise a family;
Freedom of thought, religion and belief – you can believe what you like and practise your religion or beliefs;
Free speech and peaceful protest – you have a right to speak freely and join with others peacefully, to express your views;
No discrimination – everyone’s rights are equal. You should not be treated unfairly – because, for example, of your gender, race, sexuality, religion or age;
Protection of property, the right to an education and the right to free elections – protects against state interference with your possessions; means that no child can be denied an education and that elections must be free and fair.
| Category | Industries | Standards | Link |
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| All | All, Accounting, Agriculture, Automotive, Banks, Chemicals, Construction, Energy Companies, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Payment Services, Security, Technology, Public Sector, Water Companies, Waste | ISO 9001 | View Legislation |
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