European Court of Human Rights

Debate between Lord Bellamy and Lord Lansley

Wednesday 25th October 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

My Lords, we are discussing the Human Rights Act and the convention at the moment, and I am not able to comment any further on collective responsibility.

[Lord Lansley (Con)]

My Lords, I declare an interest in that John Howell was my Parliamentary Private Secretary and remains a good friend. Does my noble and learned friend agree that his nomination is a manifestation of the Government’s continuing commitment to the convention and, indeed, to the principles that it enshrines?

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

My Lords, I entirely agree.