Human Rights
House of Lords

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Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat)

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether United Kingdom law complies with the requirements of Protocol No 7 to the European Convention on Human Rights so as to enable ratification of the Protocol on behalf of the United Kingdom.

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Lord McNally (Minister of State, Justice; Liberal Democrat)

The Government have not made an assessment whether United Kingdom law complies with the requirements of Protocol No 7 to the European Convention on Human Rights so as to enable ratification of the Protocol on behalf of the United Kingdom.

Furthermore, on 18 March 2011, the Government established a commission to consider the case for a UK Bill of Rights, which would incorporate and build on our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. The Government believe any decision they might make to add to these obligations should be considered in the context of the work of the commission.

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