Head of Council of Europe says he will not ‘support any effort that would weaken’ the human rights convention
Head of Council of Europe says he will not ‘support any effort that would weaken’ the human rights convention
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The ECHR is seen by its critics as a major barrier to attempts to deport illegal migrants from the country.
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