Human rights laws: Do they protect us or undermine our security?

With Theresa May threatening to 'rip up' the act, The Week examines what the laws mean for the UK

Theresa May
Theresa May addresses a Tory rally in Norwich
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Prime Minister Theresa May has declared she wants to "rip up" human rights laws if they "stop us" from tackling terrorism.

Her statement has been criticised as a crass attempt to deflect criticism away from Tory-led cuts to policing and security oversights in the run-up to Saturday's London Bridge attack.

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