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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Sep 2020
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]

"I was about to do so, Mr Deputy Speaker, but I think it is important for the record that we restate the view, and make it crystal clear—as my constituents, and those who elected my fellow SNP Members, would wish us to do—that we are agreeing to the Bill only …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Sep 2020
Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]

"Of course that is accurate, but as I said earlier, the whole point of Brexit was to take back control. If that is really what Brexit was about, why are the Government reintroducing clause 2 without any of the compromises that I and others have suggested? The whole project of …..."
Joanna Cherry - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Scottish Government have plans to pass a new human rights Act incorporating economic, social, cultural and environmental rights in the devolved areas. Does the Minister agree that it is unfortunate that, at a time when the Scottish Government are working to expand the rights of people living in Scotland, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for his answer and I hear clearly his assurance that the United Kingdom remains committed to the ECHR, but of course it is the Human Rights Act that gives people living in the United Kingdom the ability to avail themselves of the rights protected by the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2020
Lammy Review

"If the words “black lives matter” are to have any real meaning, we must have honest appraisals of whether or not the Government have implemented the recommendations of the many reports that have already explored racial discrimination and disparities in the United Kingdom. There is no point in commissioning yet …..."
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Written Question
Human Rights Act 1998
Friday 26th June 2020

Asked by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his oral contribution of 9 June 2020, Official Report, column 147, what the terms of reference are of the independent review into the operation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Answered by Alex Chalk

As set out in the manifesto, the Government will look at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government, this includes updating the Human Rights Act. Further details will be announced in due course. This does not change the fact that the UK is committed to the European Convention on Human Rights, and will continue to champion human rights at home and abroad.

Written Question
Human Rights Act 1998
Friday 26th June 2020

Asked by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his oral contribution of 9 June 2020, Official Report, column 147, what progress has been made on the independent review into the operation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Answered by Alex Chalk

As set out in the manifesto, the Government will look at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government, this includes updating the Human Rights Act. Further details will be announced in due course. This does not change the fact that the UK is committed to the European Convention on Human Rights, and will continue to champion human rights at home and abroad.

Written Question
Human Rights Act 1998
Friday 26th June 2020

Asked by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his oral contribution of 9 June 2020, Official Report, column 147, who is the Chair of the independent review into the operation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Answered by Alex Chalk

As set out in the manifesto, the Government will look at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government, this includes updating the Human Rights Act. Further details will be announced in due course. This does not change the fact that the UK is committed to the European Convention on Human Rights, and will continue to champion human rights at home and abroad.

Written Question
Human Rights Act 1998
Friday 26th June 2020

Asked by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his oral contribution of 9 June 2020, Official Report, column 147, what the membership is of the independent review into the operation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Answered by Alex Chalk

As set out in the manifesto, the Government will look at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government, this includes updating the Human Rights Act. Further details will be announced in due course. This does not change the fact that the UK is committed to the European Convention on Human Rights, and will continue to champion human rights at home and abroad.

Written Question
Human Rights Act 1998
Friday 26th June 2020

Asked by: Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his oral contribution of 9 June 2020, Official report, column 147, what criteria were used to appoint members to the independent review into the operation of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Answered by Alex Chalk

As set out in the manifesto, the Government will look at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government, this includes updating the Human Rights Act. Further details will be announced in due course. This does not change the fact that the UK is committed to the European Convention on Human Rights, and will continue to champion human rights at home and abroad.