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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, is initiating a commission to review the potential withdrawal of the UK from various international legal agreements and the potential reversal of certain domestic legislation that might be restricting British governments. One of the agreements under scrutiny is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, a Tory peer and former justice minister, is expected to be appointed by Badenoch to lead the commission. The commission is anticipated to deliver its findings by autumn, coinciding with the party’s annual conference. Notably, last month, the government outlined intentions to introduce legislation to clarify the extent to which the ECHR would impact immigration cases in the UK.
Established in 1950, the ECHR outlines the rights and freedoms individuals are entitled to within the 46 signatory countries. This treaty plays a crucial role in UK human rights law and has been instrumental in preventing the deportation of migrants considered to be residing unlawfully in the UK. Furthermore, a recent case granting a Palestinian family the right to reside in the UK was influenced by this treaty, despite their initial application being under a scheme intended for Ukrainians. The ECHR became a contentious issue during the Conservative leadership election, with Badenoch emphasizing that leaving the treaty would not be a panacea for addressing immigration challenges.
The review led by Lord Wolfson will explore the ECHR’s impact on asylum claims, the deportation of foreign criminals, and the Refugee Convention. Additionally, domestic laws such as the Climate Change Act, the Equality Act, and the Human Rights Act will undergo scrutiny. Concerns within the party regarding a perceived increase in “lawfare,” which is viewed as impeding substantial governmental changes, will be addressed. Badenoch is anticipated to unveil her plans in a speech on Friday, following the significant defeats faced by the Conservatives in the recent local elections in England and a decline in public support for the party.
Notably, the Tories’ performance in the previous general election saw them securing the fewest seats in their history with only 24% of the vote. There is growing apprehension within the party about the resilience of Reform UK’s support and the consequential threat it poses to the Conservative Party. A former Conservative cabinet minister expressed the sentiment that the upcoming summer is critical for the party’s survival, highlighting the pressing need to maintain its relevance and appeal to the electorate
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