Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2009.
Human Rights
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to repeal Sections 14 and 16 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and replace them with a precondition that a state of emergency must be declared by Parliament in order to derogate from certain human rights; and, if so, whether they will permit any person or body to challenge such a state of emergency in court.
- Answer
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The Government have no plans to do so.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 536; 706 c207WA
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Devolution Human rights Emergency powers Parliament
- Legislation
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Link
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