The Human Rights Act 1998 applies to all people living in the United Kingdom, regardless of their nationality, citizenship, age, gender, or any other status. It protects the rights of everyone in the UK, including British citizens, foreigners, asylum seekers, and refugees. The Act requires all public authorities—such as government bodies, police, courts, local councils, hospitals, and any private organizations performing public functions—to respect and protect the human rights of every individual. There are no exceptions to who is protected under the Act, and everyone should be treated with dignity, respect, equality, and fairness under its provisions.