European Convention on Human Rights

International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe

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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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Reform vows to scrap Human Rights Act over migration crisis Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice says his party plans to leave the ECHR and scrap the Human Rights Act, accusing lawyers of exploiting the system and disadvantaging British citizens. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:25Published 5 days ago

Reform vows to scrap Human Rights Act over asylum Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice says his party plans to leave the ECHR and scrap the Human Rights Act, accusing lawyers of exploiting the system and disadvantaging British citizens. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:25Published 5 days ago

What is the ECHR, and why does Farage want the UK to leave? On Tuesday morning Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivered a speech in Oxford announcing that the UK would leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if his party were in power. Reform sees.. Credit: ODN Duration: 05:00Published 1 week ago

Tories accuse Nigel Farage of ‘copying our homework’ Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of “copying our homework” after Reform UK revealed its plan to stop illegal migration to the country by deporting people arriving on small.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

Nigel Farage lays out Reform UK’s plans to leave ECHR Nigel Farage says Reform UK's plans to deport asylum seekers en masse will save "tens and possibly even hundreds of billions of pounds" in the decades ahead and the UK will leave the ECHR and repeal.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 1 week ago

Minister insists govt will not withdraw from ECHR Housing minister Matthew Pennycook insists the government are “not planning to either withdraw permanently or temporarily” from the European Convention on Human Rights but admits the ECHR does need.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 1 week ago

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 on July 23, 2025

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 on July 10, 2025

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Nigel Farage has a new 'leave' campaign - here's how it could work and how it might impact you Nigel Farage has said he would take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if Reform win the next election. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
James Cleverly diverges from Badenoch's ECHR stance - and leaves door open for leadership bid Senior Tory Sir James Cleverly has said he is not convinced leaving the European Convention of Human Rights is a "silver bullet" to reduce criminal deportations - and would not rule out running for.. Sky News - Published on July 15, 2025
Badenoch: ECHR has become 'sword used to attack democratic decisions' Kemi Badenoch has warned there is "no silver bullet" to tackle immigration, but said it is "likely" the UK should leave the ECHR. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2025

'Risk of extortion from prisoners, officials in Tihar': UK court rejects India's appeal on Sanjay Bhandari's extradition discharge The Indian government's attempt to appeal Sanjay Bhandari's discharge in the UK Supreme Court has been rejected, raising concerns about potential risks to Bhandari in Tihar jail, including extortion.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2025
Why Denmark denied India's extradition request for Niels Holck? How is he linked to 1995 Purulia arms drop case? The court ruled that sending Holck to India would violate Denmark's extradition act due to a risk that he would be subjected to treatment in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights DNA - Published on August 30, 2024
Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat says he would be prepared to leave ECHR Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests". Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024

Ireland launches legal challenge against UK's Northern Ireland Legacy Bill The Irish government is to bring a legal case against the UK under the European Convention on Human Rights. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
Semenya says 'justice has spoken' after ECHR ruling Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya says "justice has spoken" after the European Court of Human Rights ruled in her favour. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Braverman 'encouraged' by talks with human rights court in push to have migrants sent to Rwanda Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said she is "encouraged" by "constructive" discussions with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) about the injunction that halted migrant flights to Rwanda. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2023

European Convention on Human Rights

International treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe

European Convention on Human Rights ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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