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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

The Council of Europe is:

AThe same governing body as the European Union
BA 47-country body overseeing human rights in Europe, separate from the EU
CA committee that sets and governs EU policy
DAn organisation open only to EU member governments

Explanation

The Council of Europe is separate from the EU. It has 47 member countries and is responsible for the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK is a member even after Brexit.

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