§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who or what is responsible for the delivery and safeguard of human rights in the city of Hull. [HL2329]
§ The Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)Section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 places a duty on all public authorities to act compatibly with the convention rights. "Public authority" includes a court or tribunal and bodies such as the police and local authorities. It also includes any private organisation with a public function.