House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Human Rights Act Review

Tuesday 14 September 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

The Government have established an independent Human Rights Act review to examine its framework and practical operation.
The review considers domestic court approaches to European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence and balances between courts, government, and Parliament.
The Government commit to an open consultation on any proposed reforms resulting from the independent review.

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Q1 David Evennett Con

Context

The Human Rights Act review has been established to examine its framework and practical operation. The question seeks progress on this.

Question

What progress has been made on the independent Human Rights Act review?

Answer from Robert Buckland

The Government have established an independent Human Rights Act review to examine its framework, practical operation, and whether changes are needed. It considers domestic court approaches to European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence and balances between courts, government, and Parliament. The review will report back later this year.

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Q2 David Evennett Con

Standards & Ethics

Context

Following the Human Rights Act review, a commitment to an open consultation on any proposed reforms is sought.

Question

I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for that answer and welcome this review, as I think we all do on our side of the Chamber. However, will he commit to an open consultation on any proposed reforms resulting from the independent review of the Human Rights Act?