Themes

The HRIC works across a number of themes that aim to create a better understanding of, and ultimately strengthen, the implementation of human rights law. These include:

· Business and Human Rights

· Children’s Rights and Rights to Education

· Climate Justice and Human Rights

· Critical Legal Studies and the Theory of Human Rights

· European Convention on Human Rights

· Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights · Human Rights in Africa

· Human Rights in Armed Conflict

· Labour and Human Rights · Mental Health and Human Rights

· Migration, Statelessness and Refugee Rights

· Repatriation

· Trade, Sustainability and Human Rights · Torture Prevention and the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture (OPCAT)

· UK Human Rights Act and the protection of civil liberties (inc. Preserving democracy, privacy, family, freedom of expression, association and access to Justice)

The HRIC is keen for its research to be practically applicable and relevant to a variety of academics, lawyers, policy-makers and other stakeholders. We hold various events in collaboration with others. Staff at the HRIC include leaders in international human rights law and are often sought for expert advice. They are recognised as being at the forefront of human rights research and have contributed major academic publications to leading journals. The HRIC also welcomes a number of visiting staff who are human rights experts and practitioners.

As a human rights organisation, the HRIC stands against those who contributed to slavery and other human rights violations, both past and present.