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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

The Council of Europe is:

AThe same organisation as the European Union
BA separate organisation from the EU with 47 member countries, responsible for the European Convention on Human Rights
CA committee that governs the EU
DAn organisation only for European governments

Explanation

The Council of Europe is separate from the EU. It has 47 member countries and is responsible for the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK is a member even after Brexit.

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