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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

The Council of Europe is:

AA 47-country body overseeing human rights in Europe, separate from the EU
BAn organisation that is exclusively open to current EU member governments
CA committee that sets, governs and enforces all European Union policy
DThe same governing body as the European Union, which sets all EU laws

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A 47-country body overseeing human rights in Europe, separate from the EU.

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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