European Convention on Human Rights

David Ruffley Excerpts

Tuesday 19th June 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mrs May]

My hon. Friend has put his finger on the point exactly. When the courts are looking at that, they should know what Parliament’s view is, and that is exactly what we are trying to ensure today.

[Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds) (Con)]

Will my right hon. Friend deal with something that is in the minds of all Government Members? A robust measure such as this, put in front of the House, could have been debated at any time in the 13 years before the 2010 election.