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Human rights
What are human rights?
The Human Rights Act 1998
How are your human rights protected by the courts?
Who's breaching your human rights?
When can a public authority interfere with your human rights?
Taking action about human rights
Taking legal action about human rights
How to use an ombudsman in Wales
What rights are protected under the Human Rights Act?
Your right to life
Your right to respect for private and family life
Your right to personal liberty
Your right not to be tortured or treated in an inhuman way
Your right to a fair trial
Your right to freedom of religion and belief
Other rights protected under the Human Rights Act