Decisions compatible with human rights

The Act tells us that an act or decision will be compatible with human rights if it either does not limit a human right or only limits a right in a way that is reasonable and justifiable.

We can assess whether any limits on human rights are justified by working through the proportionality test steps, which is set out in section 13 of the Act.

Watch this video to see the steps in the proportionality test

Last updated:

18 December 2023