European Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement

Part of Northern Ireland – in the House of Commons at on 7 January 2026.

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Photo of Hilary Benn Hilary Benn The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

The European convention on human rights underpins not only the Good Friday agreement, but key international agreements on trade, security and migration. The Government are committed to the ECHR. We also remain determined to uphold the Good Friday agreement and human rights in Northern Ireland.