Civil libertiesCivil liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms that governments pledge not to restrict, either through constitutions, legislation, or judicial interpretation, without due process of law.
Human rightsHuman rights are moral principles or norms that establish standards of human behavior and are often protected by both national and international laws. These rights are considered inherent and inalienable, meaning they belong to every individual simply by virtue of being human. They encompass a broad range of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, such as the right to life, freedom of speech, protection against enslavement, and right to education.
Investigatory Powers Act 2016The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) (nicknamed the Snoopers' Charter) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which received royal assent on 29 November 2016. Its different parts came into force on various dates from 30 December 2016. The act comprehensively sets out and in limited respects expands the electronic surveillance powers of the British intelligence agencies and police. It also claims to improve the safeguards on the exercise of those powers.
Mental Deficiency Act 1913Status: RepealedText of statute as originally enactedThe Mental Deficiency Act 1913 (3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 28) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom creating provisions for the institutional treatment of people deemed to be "feeble-minded" and "moral defectives". People deemed "mentally defective" under this Act could be locked up indefinitely in a "mental deficiency colony", despite not being diagnosed with any mental illness or disability, or committing any crime.Sylvia ScaffardiSylvia Scaffardi (born Crowther-Smith; 20 January 1902 – 27 January 2001) was an English civil rights campaigner and one of the co-founders of the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), later known as Liberty. Later in life, she became a published writer. Early life and educationScaffardi was born in 1902, and came from a large Anglo-Brazilian family. She was educated at a boarding school in Eastbourne in Sussex.
Mental Health Act 1959Status: Partially repealedText of statute as originally enactedRevised text of statute as amendedText of the Mental Health Act 1959 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.The Mental Health Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2.
Mental healthLevel of psychological well-beingThe Greek glyph "ψ" or "psi" when Latinized, is a common symbol for mental health and well beingMental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and socialwell-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. Mental health plays a crucial role in an individual's daily life when managing stress, engaging with others, and contributing to life overall.
Ronald KiddRonald Hubert Kidd (11 July 1889 – 13 May 1942) was a British civil rights campaigner. LifeHe was born in London, England, the son of surgeon Leonard Joseph Kidd, grandson of doctor Joseph Kidd, and nephew of doctors Percy Kidd and Walter Aubrey Kidd; his mother was Alice Maud Peek. Kidd studied science at University College, London, but took no degree. He had a variety of jobs before finding his vocation as a campaigner against injustices in 1930s and 1940s Britain.
Advocacy groupAdvocacy groups, also known as lobby groups, interest groups, special interest groups, pressure groups, public associations, government relations firms, or lobbying firms and in some cases public affirms firms, use various forms of advocacy or lobbying to influence public opinion and ultimately public policy. They play an important role in the development of political and social systems.
Parliament of the United KingdomThe Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom. It meets at the Palace of Westminster in London. It is bicameral, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, with the sovereign forming a third constitutional element. Acting together to legislate, these constitute the King-in-Parliament.
United KingdomCountry in northwestern EuropeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024.
Secular humanismSecular humanism is a philosophy, belief system, and life stance that embraces human reason, logic, secular ethics, and methodological naturalism, while specifically rejecting religious dogma, supernaturalism, mysticism, and superstition as the basis of morality and decision-making. Secular humanism posits that human beings are capable of being ethical and moral without religion or belief in a deity.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.