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Chapter DMBM513150

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Vincent
Published date29 April 2016
Record NumberDMBM513150
The Human Rights Act 1998

The HRA 1998 is based upon the original European Convention for Human Rights which is divided into ‘Articles’ and ‘Protocols’. The Convention is made up of a number of separate Articles. Protocol is the term given in international law to an agreement that amends or adds new Articles to an existing international agreement.

In preparation for the introduction of the HRA, our legislation and procedures were examined by HMRC lawyers and generally speaking were found to comply with the Convention. However, there are areas of the HRA which affect our day to day work and the main ones are;

Article 6, the right to a fair and public trial within a reasonable time - may affect you if you are involved with appeals, tribunals or court cases
Article 8, the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence - may affect you if you are involved in enquiry or recovery work
Article 9, freedom of thought, conscience and religion - may affect you
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