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It was seen that from early times the sovereignty of law over man was proclaimed in order to safeguard citizens from the abuse of power by monarchs and governments.  

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It was seen that from early times the sovereignty of law over man was proclaimed in order to safeguard citizens from the abuse of power by monarchs and governments. The protection of individual rights and freedoms by the state is an essential feature of the rule of law. The Human Right Act 1998 marks a significant constitutional change in relation to citizens' awareness about rights and their protection by judges in the domestic courts. Also the corporation of Conventions on Human Right Act was established to protect human rights and fundamentals freedoms, which have fundamental impact on areas of human activity with a moral dimension. One of the most crucial rights that the Human Rights Act 1998 includes is the freedom of expression, which is the right to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by a public authority. The right of freedom of...

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