European Convention on Human Rights

Lord Lexden Excerpts

Monday 18th July 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

The noble Lord is correct that there are references to the European Convention on Human Rights in the trade and co-operation agreement. We are not withdrawing from the convention—I do not know how many times I must say it before people understand the Government’s position. Since we are not withdrawing, the question of who has withdrawn or been expelled does not arise.

[Lord Lexden (Con)]

Does my noble friend agree that the European convention should be regarded as particularly precious by Conservatives, given the part that Winston Churchill and Lord Kilmuir played in devising it?

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

Yes, I accept that.