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European Court of Human Rights

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 February 2025UIN 29675

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of the UK leaving the European Court of Human Rights.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

This Government will not withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and not, therefore, from the European Court of Human Rights. The protection of human rights, democracy and the rule of law both domestically and internationally is a key way to ensure security and stability for the British people and our interests globally.

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