Asked by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
What plans he has to amend the Human Rights Act 1998.
Answered by Chris Philp - Minister of State (Home Office)
The Government has established the Independent Human Rights Act Review to examine the framework of the Human Rights Act, how it is operating in practice and whether any change is required.
The Review is considering the approach taken by domestic courts to jurisprudence of the ECtHR. It will also examine whether the HRA currently strikes the correct balance between the roles of the courts, the Government and Parliament. The Panel will report back in Summer 2021.