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International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe

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European Convention on Human Rights: International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe
The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms is a supranational international treaty designed to protect human rights and political freedoms throughout Europe. It was opened for signature on 4 November 1950 by the member states of the newly formed Council of Europe and entered into force on 3 September 1953. All Council of Europe member states are parties to the Convention, and any new member is required to ratify it at the earliest opportunity.

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James Cleverly joins Badenoch's shadow cabinet [Video]

James Cleverly joins Badenoch's shadow cabinet

Sir James Cleverly has returned to the Conservative frontbench as Kemi Badenoch announced changes to her shadow cabinet. Addressing the reshuffle during a visit to a housing site, Ms Badenoch said Mr..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:43Published
Farage dismisses UK-France returns deal [Video]

Farage dismisses UK-France returns deal

Nigel Farage says the UK-France migrant returns deal “won’t make any difference” and will be blocked by human rights laws. He warned the European Convention on Human Rights would prevent..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:56Published
Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders' [Video]

Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders'

The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the government’s abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able..

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