Lord Hermer has claimed human rights are key to boosting economic growth.
The Attorney General told an event in the City of London that 'respect for rights has always been a critical component in both growth and the rule of law'.
He argued that people who felt 'secure in their rights' were more likely to 'participate in the economy, to start businesses, to take risks, and to innovate'.
His comments come amid mounting anger over the use of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to block deportations of illegal migrants and foreign criminals.
Lord Hermer has vowed to consider 'robust' changes to the way Article 8 of the ECHR, which concerns the right to private and family life, is interpreted by British courts.
