Sumário:Development of a new model : Others' attempts to facilitate a culture of rights. Canadian experiences. New Zealand experiences -- Political rights review in the United Kingdom : The role of the executive. The role of Parliament. How the JCHR broaches its task. Process to review. Functions the JCHR serves -- Constraints faced by the JCHR : Problems of time. Quality of section 19 reports. No requirement that ministers consider whether amendments are compatible -- Assessing the JCHR : Scrutiny of antiterrorism bill. Scrutiny of nationality, immigration and asylum bill. Asylum and immigration (Treatment of Claimants) bill.