The Law Show

The UK and the European Court of Human Rights

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Nov 15, 2022
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INSIGHT

Bill of Rights Impact

  • The UK's Human Rights Act requires judges to consider Strasbourg Court decisions, but the proposed Bill of Rights aims to change that.
  • This raises concerns about the UK's compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights, despite remaining a member of the Council of Europe.
ANECDOTE

Rwanda Asylum Case

  • When the UK wanted to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, the European Court of Human Rights issued interim measures to block the flights.
  • The Bill of Rights aims to disregard such interim measures, potentially causing conflict with the Convention.
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Binding Interim Measures

  • Interim measures issued by the European Court of Human Rights are binding on member states.
  • Clause 24 of the Bill of Rights, which aims to disregard these measures, is problematic and could lead to breaches of the Convention.
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