European Court of Human Rights Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice
Wednesday 25th October 2023

(6 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bellamy Portrait Lord Bellamy (Con)
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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 Portrait Lord Lansley (Con)
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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 Portrait Lord Bellamy (Con)
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My Lords, I entirely agree.