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Human Rights Act

We have had the Human Rights Act in this country since 1998. For years we (the plebs!) have seen the rediculous decisions that have been made when judgements are made. The case of the prisoner who claimed the matress he was given hurt his back and wanted £10000 compensation, others on this Forum will no doubt have other absurd examples to put forward.This morning, it has been announced that in a speech to ministers of the six largest EU nations in Venice, John Reid the Home secretary said that the present situation was "unacceptable" and needs to be rewritten! Why has he suddenly found this out now I ask, was it because he did not wish to upset Tone? Perhaps it's because he was the one who signed us up for it? Further more he will not be the Home Secretary when Gordo take over the reins. Do others believe it should be scrapped altogether, as in it's present form, as I believe it serves only to protect the guilty, and nothing for the innocent.

Andrew Michael John Atkinson ● 6594d1 Comments

Andrew,I think we all have basic human rights(shelter,food etc)but I think what the modern interpretation involves is more 'intellectual' human rights for want of a better expression.I object strongly when cases like the one highlighted below are put under this yoke.He should have received treatment for his back and a different mattress,end of story.There are always sheister lawyers who encourage such cases. I think they should be brought into line,making them responsible for costs if cases are lost or held for contempt if the judge considers it a spurious case.This won't happen as it's a big club,where they all scratch each others backs and give each other funny handshakes,iykwim...there should also be human responsibilities legislation to go hand in hand with human rights,imho.

Keith Iddon ● 6594d