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European Convention on Human Rights

Asked by Robert JenrickReform UKMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 76264

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he next plans to meet with representatives of the Council of Europe to discuss reform of the ECHR.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

The Deputy Prime Minister has already reached out to a number of European member States and will also be holding meetings with Council of Europe representatives, to discuss reform. Governments across Europe face the same pressures as us and conversations on reform are necessary to ensure the Convention remains strong and relevant.

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