Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the consequences of Article 7 of the draft European Charter of Fundamental Rights for (a) the media and (b) surveillance of criminals.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the consequences of Article 7 of the draft European Charter of Fundamental Rights for (a) the media and (b) surveillance of criminals. [134793] Mr. Vaz: I have been asked to reply. The Charter will be a political declaration of rights, freedoms and principles and is not legally binding. Article 7 corresponds to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Stone (Mr. Cash) today [UIN135376].

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c608-9W; 134793
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Criminal investigation Media Surveillance Charter of Fundamental Rights (EU)
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk