British Bill of Rights Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

British Bill of Rights

Lord Hope of Craighead Excerpts
Wednesday 28th October 2015

(9 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Faulks Portrait Lord Faulks
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There are no plans to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. My noble friend is correct to say that Conservatives had a significant role in drafting the convention. There are considerably more difficulties with the Strasbourg jurisprudence, rather than the convention itself.

Lord Hope of Craighead Portrait Lord Hope of Craighead (CB)
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My Lords, can the Minister tell us whether it is proposed to consult the devolved institutions, and if so, when that consultation will take place?

Lord Faulks Portrait Lord Faulks
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We will consult the devolved assemblies, because we are conscious of the intricate treaty arrangements that exist. We will do so thoroughly, and keep them well aware of all our plans.