Proceeding contribution from Andrew Dismore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 February 2008. It occurred during Debate and Debate on treaty on Lisbon Treaty (No. 3).

Lisbon Treaty (No. 3)

I have some concerns about human rights principles, but that is not one of them. I hope to develop that argument later in my speech. At present, human rights are subject to monitoring by the Council of Europe, United Nations treaty bodies, non-governmental organisations and national institutions such as my own Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights. There is a need, however, to translate that monitoring into remedial action, if it is required, within the EU framework. The agency could fulfil that responsibility.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 471 c820
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Human rights EU enlargement European Union Treaties Treaty of Lisbon
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Lisbon Treaty (No. 3)

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