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» Amnesty International UK - A human rights organisation: profile and history, details of current campaigns, list of regional offices, online library, education section and volunteer information.

» Amos Trust - Human rights organisation with the aim of making people aware of the root causes of injustice.

» BBC World Service: I have a right to... - Human rights case studies from around the world: freedom and equality; live and be safe; nationality, representation and education; work and have a family; justice before the law; think, believe and express myself.

» Cyber-Rights & Cyber-Liberties (UK) - For free speech and privacy, against child pornography.

» DCA: Human Rights - Includes law and judgements, policy statements, news and guidance.

» Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Free Speech on the Net - Ongoing coverage about internet freedom in the UK and around the world. News, comment and analysis with links to relevant organisations and government sites.

» Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Freedom of Information - Ongoing coverage of news and analysis about freedom of information acts in both the UK and the U.S., plus links to speeches, organisations, public polls, official government reports and legislation.

» Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Human Rights in the UK - Ongoing coverage includes information about the Human Rights Act plus archives of news, comment and analysis about relevant issues and topics.

» Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Privacy on the Internet - Ongoing news, comment and analysis focusing on internet issues worldwide and in Britain in particular, including the RIP Act. Includes links to pressure groups, research and government sites.

» The Human Rights Act 1998 - Full text of the Act which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into English law.

» The Human Rights Unit of the Northern Ireland Civil Service - A unit within the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, aiming to promote a culture of protection of human rights throughout the Northern Ireland Departments. News, database of legal data, information on training provided and ideas of best practices.

» Human Rights Watch for Northern Ireland - Aims to promote and agree a democratic Charter for all the people of Northern Ireland, ensuring whatever their class, creed or political opinion, they enjoy equal human rights and fundamental freedoms.

» Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation - Provides advice, advocacy, referral and support to women and men in the Arabic, Kurdish and Farsi languages in the UK.

» JUSTICE - UK based human rights campaigns organisation - includes links to important Human Rights documents.

» Leave Them Kids Alone - Campaigning against the fingerprinting of UK schoolchildren.

» Legal Action Group - Charitable organisation campaigning for equal access to justice for all members of society. Information about a range of human rights issues.

» Liberty - A human rights and civil liberties organisation. Campaigns, research, publications, membership and advice to members of the public and their advocates.

» MagnacartaPlus - Site to promote civil liberties and provide information in pursuit of this objective. A watch on any attempts by governments to reduce or interfere with civil liberties and freedoms.

» No Borders Network - A camp for activists campaigning for freedom of movement and an end to migration controls, to protest plans to build a new detention centre at Gatwick. Information about programme and downloadable resources.

» Observer Special Reports: Liberty Watch - The best of The Observer's commentary and analysis on civil liberties issues in the wake of September 11th.

» An overview of Civil Liberties legislation - A perspective on UK civil liberties, expressed as a time line with links to source documents.

» Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC) - Scottish group campaigning for repeal of Britain's anti-terrorism laws, and offering solidarity to people affected by them. Information on current civil liberties issues and campaigns.

» Your Rights - Liberty's online guide to human rights law in England and Wales

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