Primary Legislation HRA1998 Primary Settled

Human Rights Act 1998

c.42 1998 England wales scotland ni

What This Authority Covers

Gives further effect to the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in UK domestic law. Public authorities must act compatibly with Convention rights. Key provisions include Article 8 (private and family life), Article 9 (thought, conscience and religion), Article 10 (expression), and Article 14 (non-discrimination in the enjoyment of Convention rights).

When Relevant

Balancing competing rights: trans people's Article 8 privacy rights vs colleagues' Article 9/10 belief and expression rights. The proportionality framework underpins single-sex exception decisions and workplace policy design.

Key Provisions

Article 8 — Right to respect for private and family life
Article 9 — Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Article 10 — Freedom of expression
Article 14 — Prohibition of discrimination
s.3 — Interpretation of legislation compatible with Convention rights
s.6 — Acts of public authorities

Current Status & Context

Incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK domestic law. Article 8 (right to respect for private life) and Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) are particularly relevant to trans inclusion. The Goodwin v UK judgment was brought under these articles.