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Human Rights Act 1998

Thursday 9 July 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Government committed to reviewing the balance between individual rights and effective government regarding the Human Rights Act 1998.
  • The Attorney General stated that the impact of any reforms on devolved jurisdictions will be well considered.
  • The panel considering UK-wide judicial review issues will take into account the distinctive nature of each UK jurisdiction.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Linden SNP Glasgow East
Scotland Standards & Ethics
Context

The Member is concerned about the implications of updating the Human Rights Act for Scotland.

Question

What discussions has she had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the effect on Scotland of the Government's plans to update the Human Rights Act 1998?

Answer from Suella Braverman (Attorney General)

I speak regularly with my right hon Friend the Lord Chancellor on many matters including manifesto commitments The Government committed to looking at the broader aspects of our constitution including the balance between rights of individuals and effective government and to updating the Human Rights Act I can assure the hon Member that any implications for the devolved Administrations will be closely monitored

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Q2 David Linden SNP Glasgow East
Democracy & Elections
Context

The Member seeks clarification on the Lord Chancellor's reference to an independent review of the Human Rights Act.

Question

Can the Attorney General clarify whether that is different from the constitution democracy and rights commission What role will devolved institutions have in any such review given how important the HRA is to the devolved settlements?

Answer from Suella Braverman (Attorney General)

The Government are ensuring that the impact of any reforms on devolved jurisdictions is well considered Any consideration by the panel of UK-wide judicial review issues will take into account the distinctive nature and context of each of the UK's jurisdictions Where appropriate the panel will put forward bespoke options to take into account those differences rather than proposing a one-size-fits-all approach

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