UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the European Convention on Human Rights?
AA British government document formally setting out all citizens' human rights
BAn agreement on basic rights and freedoms drawn up by the Council of Europe ✓
CA trade and economic cooperation agreement signed between European countries
DA binding law formally passed by the European Union Parliament in Brussels
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is An agreement on basic rights and freedoms drawn up by the Council of Europe.
The European Convention on Human Rights was drawn up by the Council of Europe (not the EU). It sets out basic rights and freedoms. The UK helped write it and incorporated it into UK law via the Human Rights Act 1998.
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