<p>IN OCTOBER 2000, what has been described by some as the most important change to UK law since the introduction of the Magna Cartain 1215 will take place. The Human Rights Actreceived Royal Assent in 1998 and will come into force in October. It will allow people to claim their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights in UK courts and tribunals, instead of going to the European Court in Strasbourg.</p>