Human Rights

Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 16 June 2015.

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Photo of Emily Thornberry Emily Thornberry Labour, Islington South and Finsbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2015 to Question 368, whether the Government's proposed British Bill of Rights will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny.

Photo of Dominic Raab Dominic Raab The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

The Government was elected with a mandate to reform and modernise the UK human rights framework. The UK has a proud tradition of respect for human rights which long pre-dates the 1998 Human Rights Act. The 1998 Act opened the system to abuse, which has damaged the credibility of human rights.

We will bring forward proposals for a British Bill of Rights, which will replace the Human Rights Act. Our Bill will protect fundamental human rights, but also prevent their abuse and restore common sense to the system.

We will fully consult on our proposals before introducing legislation.

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