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European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Convention on Human Rights

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Convention on Human Rights and set out the steps needed to do so in domestic law. It would change how human rights are protected and enforced in the UK by moving away from ECHR obligations. The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Withdraws the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Creates the legal steps required to carry out the withdrawal.
Could change how human rights protections are provided and enforced in UK law.
Originated in the House of Commons with its first reading in 2011; currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. Its journey began with a first reading in 2011.

Who is affected?

UK residents and citizens who rely on human rights protectionsPeople who rely on or pursue rights-based claimsPublic authorities, courts and lawyers who apply or interpret the rights frameworkCivil rights organisations, charities and advocacy groupsBusinesses and service providers subject to rights-related obligations

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Mar 2011

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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