What is one of the primary sources of law for human rights in the UK?

The primary source of law for human rights in the UK is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This international treaty, established by the Council of Europe, sets out a range of fundamental rights and freedoms that member states, including the UK, are obliged to protect. The Convention has been influential in shaping human rights law in the UK and provides a framework that guides interpretations of human rights.

The Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998 incorporates the rights contained in the ECHR into UK law, allowing individuals to bring cases in UK courts. However, the foundational source is the Convention itself, as it is the document from which the principles of human rights are derived. Although EU law and common law play significant roles in the broader legal landscape, they do not serve as the primary source for the specific human rights provisions that the ECHR outlines.