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| Britain may need to withdraw from European Convention on Human Rights |
| 2013-09-29 |
| [TELEGRAPH.CO.UK] The Prime Minister hardened his position on the ECHR at the opening of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. The convention, which is enshrined in British law in the Human Rights Act, is deeply unpopular with many Conservatives and some have suggested complete withdrawal. "It may be that that is where we end up," Mr Cameron said, saying he was willing consider any option to ensure Britannia can remove foreign criminals. "Whatever that takes, we must deliver that outcome." The ECHR has been invoked by foreign criminals and forces of Evil fighting deportation from Britannia. They argue that its provisions mean they are entitled to various rights to be considered, including the right to a family life. |
| Posted by:Fred |