A human rights act is a statute that sets out individual rights and freedoms under the law. Many jurisdictions have bills of rights enshrined into law and called the "Human Rights Act". This naming convention is commonly used in Commonwealth nations. The following nations have human rights acts:
Australia
- ACT Human Rights Act 2004
- Victoria Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2004
Canada
- Canadian Human Rights Act, 1977
- Human Rights Act 2003, an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Republic of Ireland
- European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003
New Zealand
- Human Rights Act 1993
United Kingdom
- Human Rights Act 1998
United States
- DC Human Rights Act 1997
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