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Debate between Baroness Neville-Jones and Lord Mackay of Clashfern

Thursday 17th March 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Neville-Jones]

I am sure that the Government and the House would agree with that sentiment.

[Lord Mackay of Clashfern]

My Lords, does the noble Baroness agree that it is right that the judge’s ruling should be observed by the Government and that they should take steps to implement such rulings which are in accordance with our present law? There is no question of the judges usurping the responsibilities of Parliament because of the way in which the Human Rights Act is framed, but we have an obligation, as a matter of treaty and convention, to obey the provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

[Baroness Neville-Jones]

The Government accept that the convention has to be observed and that the Act has to be interpreted and they will act on their duties under both.