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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Human Rights Act: Intro. The idea of human rights

from The Politics Shed · host John Gibbs

This podcast explores the Human Rights Act, its historical context, controversies, and philosophical foundations. It discusses the criticisms from various political figures and the ongoing debate about the relevance and application of human rights in contemporary society. The conversation delves into the origins of human rights, the clash between universal values and human reality, and the implications of these ideas in political discourse

This podcast explores the Human Rights Act, its historical context, controversies, and philosophical foundations. It discusses the criticisms from various political figures and the ongoing debate about the relevance and application of human rights in contemporary society. The conversation delves into the origins of human rights, the clash between universal values and human reality, and the implications of these ideas in political discourse

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