Jane Citizen 1 Example Close Exampletown EX1 2MP [Date] [Organisation Name] [Department] [Address Line 1] [Address Line 2] [Postcode] Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Request for Fair Treatment and Respect for My Rights I am writing to raise serious concerns about the way I have been treated in relation to [briefly describe the issue]. I believe the decisions and actions taken in my case have not taken proper account of my basic rights or my personal circumstances. Under the Human Rights Act 1998, public authorities are required to act in a way that is compatible with the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. In particular, I am concerned that my right to respect for private and family life (Article 8) and my right to be treated with dignity and fairness have not been properly considered. I am asking you to: • Review my case carefully and explain the legal and policy basis for the decisions that have been made. • Confirm what procedures were followed, and whether my individual circumstances were fully taken into account. • Set out what steps you will now take to ensure that my rights are respected going forward. I would be grateful for a clear written response within 28 days. If this matter is not resolved, I may need to seek further advice on how to protect my rights. Yours faithfully, Jane Citizen
Example “My Human Rights” Letter
This is an example of the kind of calm, rights-based letter the My Human Rights section is being designed to help you write. In future, this will become a template you can adapt to your own situation.