5. Evaluate the view that rights in the UK are poorly protected

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  1. weakening legal framework

  2. government restricting freedoms

  3. role of courts and groups

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weakening legal framework

  • Weaker: Equalities Act 2010 still protects against discrimination, upheld in 2023 tribunal rulings.

  • Stronger: Illegal Migration Act (2023) and planned HRA reform reduce access to rights protections.

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government restricting freedoms

  • Weaker: Online Safety Act (2023) protects users from harm online.

  • Stronger: Public Order Act (2023) criminalised disruptive protest – reduced freedom of expression.

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role of courts and groups

  • Weaker: Supreme Court (2023) blocked Rwanda deportation plan – shows judicial checks exist.

  • Stronger: Liberty’s 2024 legal challenge to protest laws shows constant need to defend basic rights.

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conclusion

Agree – legal reforms and government policy increasingly weaken rights protections in the UK

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