Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the debate on UK reform of its human rights legislation at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on 21 June 2023.

The Government has noted the debate and resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly on legislation currently before this Parliament. The Government is committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. We will always make sure that our laws work in the best interests of the UK.

Having carefully considered the Government’s legislative programme in the round, we have decided not to proceed with the Bill of Rights Bill. The Government remains committed to a human rights framework that is up to date and fit for purpose and works for the British people.