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Human Rights Update

07 December 2020

Proposing MP
Robert Buckland Con
South Swindon
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement announces the creation of an Independent Human Rights Act Review to examine the operation of the Human Rights Act (HRA) and provide options for updating it.

Action Requested

As Lord Chancellor, I am creating an independent advisory panel that will review the HRA's operation, focusing on the relationship between domestic courts and the ECtHR, as well as its impact on the balance between the judiciary, executive, and legislature. The panel will report back in Summer 2021.

Key Facts

  • The Independent Human Rights Act Review extends from a manifesto commitment.
  • The HRA has been in force for 20 years.
  • The review will examine two key areas outlined in the Terms of Reference: relationship between domestic courts and ECtHR, impact of the HRA on the tripartite balance.
  • The panel members are selected based on their wealth of experience from senior legal and academic backgrounds.
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