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Joshua Rozengerg podcast Britain and Human Rights
For many Conservatives the European Convention on Human Rights, incorporated into UK law by the 1998 Human Rights Act, remains controversial. David Cameron has made it clear that he wishes to replace it with a "British" Bill of Rights. His coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, meanwhile, disagree. One of a series of BBC podcasts to fill a lunch break..
Nick Clegg claims the Human Rights Act is here to stay. A joint commission of the two parties is now trying to reach agreement on what should be done. Joshua Rozenberg investigates the different points of view and considers what changes to the law on human rights may be in the offing and their implications. He also explores whether cyclists are getting an easy ride from the law compared with other road users - or whether they merit legal specific legal protection.