David Cameron wants us to think that everyone agrees with his plan to scrap the Human Rights Act. [1] But only 24% of us actually voted for his government. [2]

Unbelievably, he?s trying to abolish the law which gives us the right not to be tortured, the right to a fair trial and the right to an education. [3] It allows any of us to hold public institutions like the police, prisons, and councils, to account. [4] Scrapping this law isn?t what most of us signed up for.

People power got us these rights. If we don?t speak up again now, the government could destroy them. So 38 Degrees member Lucy has started a petition to save the Human Rights Act. Click here to add your name:

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Here's what Lucy says:

"The Act covers everyone living in the UK. The policies have been created for no reason other than to protect us as human beings.

Without it any one of us could be wrongly accused of a crime, the government will be allowed to breach our privacy, and anyone could fall victim to careless decisions made by authorities.?

How can anyone oppose any of the following:

  • Right to life
  • Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment
  • Right to liberty and security
  • Freedom from slavery and forced labour
  • Right to a fair trial
  • No punishment without law
  • Respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence
  • Freedom of thought, belief and religion
  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of assembly and association
  • Right to marry and start a family
  • Protection from discrimination in respect of these rights and freedoms
  • Right to peaceful enjoyment of your property
  • Right to education
  • Right to participate in free elections



If you agree that the Human Rights Act should be saved, please sign here:

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