UK seeks revision of the European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right.
UK seeks revision of European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right, sparking warnings over risks to migrant protections.
By Farah Najjar
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “go further” in modernising the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), arguing that the treaty is no longer fit for purpose in an era of irregular migration and as far-right political parties gain influence across Europe.
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