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Recommendation 26
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Paragraph: 110
Human rights provide protection against abuse of power by the State and should have a...
Conclusion
Human rights provide protection against abuse of power by the State and should have a special place within the domestic legal order. The Human Rights Act gives human rights a central place in the UK constitution, whilst nonetheless respecting parliamentary sovereignty. It is important that any reforms do not upset this delicate balance.
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Government Response
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