dec 30, 1997 - The European Union passes the Human Rights Act, guaranteeing basic principles of life for everyone.
Description:
The Human Rights Act protects all of us - young and old, rich and poor. Hundreds of people use it to uphold their rights and achieve justice every year The Human Rights Act is a UK law passed in 1998. It lets you defend your rights in UK courts and compels public organisations (including the Government, police and local councils) to treat everyone equally, with fairness, dignity and respect.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 1997
Now
~ 27 years ago