It's nothing like the Patriot Act. You can read about it here: http://www.openrightsgroup.org/orgwiki/i...tive_Party
As for getting rid of the Human Rights Act, this is partially true, but the new Bill of Rights will "protect the fundamental rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights in clearer and more precise terms".
In other words, it will be a Human Rights Act, but specifically for Britain.
My hope is that they will protect freedom of speech from prosecution in this Bill of Rights, and also move to clear all laws protecting religion from criticism. Freedom of speech means complete freedom of speech.
As for getting rid of the Human Rights Act, this is partially true, but the new Bill of Rights will "protect the fundamental rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights in clearer and more precise terms".
In other words, it will be a Human Rights Act, but specifically for Britain.
My hope is that they will protect freedom of speech from prosecution in this Bill of Rights, and also move to clear all laws protecting religion from criticism. Freedom of speech means complete freedom of speech.