Magna Carta no basis for new Bill of Rights (letters to the editor)

[Natasha]

Magna Carta no basis for new Bill of Rights

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2008/mar/16/4
03/17/2008

"I assume he doesn't count a duty to investigate deaths in custody, the
requirement to consult residents before closing care homes, a number of landmark decisions for disabled people, next-of-kin status for gay and lesbian partners, gender reassignment legislation, protecting asylum seekers from destitution, changes to cell-sharing practices to protect black and Muslim prisoners, reversing the onus of proof in mental health tribunals, preventing deportation where there is a real risk of torture and ending indefinite detention without trial."