Written question asked by Peter Bedford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
European Convention on Human Rights
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made on reforming the ECHR.
- Answer
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Last month, the Steering Committee for Human Rights of the Council of Europe adopted elements for a Council of Europe Political Declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and irregular migration. Negotiations on the Political Declaration continue based on these elements. We are active in negotiations and will continue to work with international partners to ensure that the ECHR remains effective whilst addressing challenges like illegal migration and cross-border crime.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 127688
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- European Convention on Human Rights Reform
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