A Practical Introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 in Advocacy Work | Open Course | BIHR
British Institute of Human Rights
This exciting course will give advocates an in-depth understanding of the Human Rights Act and practical ways to use it in everyday advocacy, helping them empower the people they support.
About the course:
- Takes place over three interactive online sessions in November and December 2026.
- Participants will build the confidence and skills to identify and talk about relevant human rights and legal duties and use them practically in advocacy to help uphold people’s rights when they access public services.
- A previous participant said: “I would highly recommend this programme. […] The empowerment I now feel in having the correct language and information to support and advocate not only for myself but my peers too.”
- BIHR won the 2023 National Advocacy Award for Best Support of Advocates, recognising our work to support transformative change and everyday justice through advocacy.
- This open course has been accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
Booking enquiries are open until Wednesday 23 September. Visit the course webpage to learn more and enquire on behalf of your organisation.
We are also running a free 60-minute taster session on 17th September 11.00-12.00 – organisations can register their place here.