Debate on 19 May: European Convention on Human Rights
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the European Convention on Human Rights.
Human rights
Briefing
This Library Note outlines the history of the Convention, before considering its relationship with the United Kingdom. Finally, the Note outlines recent discussion about the application of the Convention in the UK, particularly in the light of the ‘votes for prisoners’ judgment, and the possible introduction of a British Bill of Rights.
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