§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will introduce legislation to meet the requirements of Articles 5 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights, 1950.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsHer Majesty's Government consider that the rights specified in these Articles are already accorded under the existing law and practice in this country and we therefore see no need for the introduction of legislation to meet their requirements. In the case of Article 13 I would refer 251W the hon Member to the Answer given by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General on 22nd July.—[Vol. 769, c. 30–1.]
§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will extend the period of acceptance of Articles 25 and 46 of the European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, beyond 13th January, 1969; and if he will extend acceptance to apply to British dependent territories overseas.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsHer Majesty's Government are now considering the renewal of the acceptances in respect of the United Kingdom of the right of individual petition under Article 25 and of the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court under Article 46 of this Convention, both of which are due to expire on 13th January next year. The right of individual petition and the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court were accepted on 12th September, 1967, in respect of 21 territories for the international relations of which Her Majesty's Government are responsible. These acceptances are also due to expire on the same date and consideration is being given to their renewal.