U.K.’s anti-immigrant riots August 2024 in Videos

 U.K.’s anti-immigrant Riots August 2024 in Videos 

The UK has a rich history of human rights protections, and recent years have seen further advancements in this area. Here are some key developments:

1. The Human Rights Act 1998: 

This Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, making it enforceable in domestic courts. This means that individuals can directly invoke their human rights before UK judges.

2. Same-Sex Marriage: In 2013, England and Wales legalized same-sex marriage, making the UK one of the first countries in the world to do so. This was a major step forward in equality and recognition of LGBTQ+ rights.

3. Expansion of Voting Rights: The Voting Rights Act 1981 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, giving young people a voice in the democratic process. More recently, the Representation of the People Act 2005 introduced individual electoral registration, which aimed to increase voter turnout and combat electoral fraud.

4. Strengthening of Anti-Discrimination Laws: The Equality Act 2010 consolidated and strengthened existing anti-discrimination laws in the UK. It prohibits discrimination on grounds of sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, and marital status in areas such as employment, education, and housing.

5. Rights for Transgender Individuals: The Gender Recognition Act 2004 allows transgender individuals to legally change their gender. In 2018, the government launched a consultation on reforming the Gender Recognition Act to make the process simpler and less intrusive.

These are just a few examples of the recent advancements in human rights in the UK. The country continues to be a leader in promoting and protecting human rights domestically and internationally.