What is the European Convention on Human Rights?

The European Convention on Human Rights explained — what it is, what rights it protects, and what it has to do with the UK's Human Rights Act. The European Court of Human Rights is NOT an EU institution — yet this is one of the most common misconceptions in British politics and media. In this video, we break down exactly what the Council of Europe is, how the ECHR came to be, and why it was designed to protect the rights it does. In this video: The difference between the Council of Europe and the European Union The history and purpose of the ECHR (1950) Civil and political rights vs socio-economic rights — and the negative/positive liberty distinction How the European Court of Human Rights is structured and how cases are heard Admissibility criteria — why most applications never make it to court Why the UK took until 1998 to incorporate the ECHR into domestic law The Human Rights Act 1998 — what it does and why it matters Whether you're a law student, studying for the Bar, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this is your no-nonsense introduction to one of the most important legal frameworks in Europe. 🔔 Subscribe for more public law and human rights explainers. #HumanRightsAct #ECHR #EuropeanCourtOfHumanRights #UKLaw #PublicLaw #CouncilOfEurope #LawExplained #LawStudent #HumanRights #constitutionallaw Suggested further watching: Parliamentary Sovereignty 1:    • Is the Westminster Parliament Sovereign?   Parliamentary Sovereignty 2:    • Is the Westminster Parliament Sovereign? S...