Human rights law is being ‘misused’ to prevent deporting illegal migrants, says former home secretary
Human rights law is being ‘misused’ to prevent deporting illegal migrants, says former home secretary
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Jack Straw, who was Labour home secretary between 1997 and 2001, warned the ECHR was being 'misused' in some legal cases to…
The ECHR is seen by its critics as a major barrier to attempts to deport illegal migrants from the country.
Ministers in Strasbourg have been discussing the European Convention on Human Rights and how it affects migration
Former Labour home secretary urges ministers to consider ‘radical’ approach to give them time to ‘get a grip’ on crisis
Former foreign secretary says convention is delaying and obstructing the Government’s efforts to stop illegal migrants crossing…
UK seeks revision of the European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right.
