HC Deb 25 November 1980 vol 994 cc65-6W
Q4. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Prime Minister whether she intends to renew the right of individual petition to the European Human Rights Commission, which lapses, if not renewed, on 15 January 1981; and whether she will renew this right for an indefinite period.

Q17. Mr. Dubs

asked the Prime Minister (1) whether she intends to renew the right of individual petition to the European Human Rights Commission which lapses, if not renewed, on 15 January 1981; and whether she will renew this right for an indefinite period;

(2) Whether the United Kingdom will renew its adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Q19. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Prime Minister whether she intends to renew the right of individual petition to the European Human Rights Commission, which lapses, if not renewed, on 15 January 1981; and whether she will renew this right for an indefinite period.

Q47. Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Prime Minister whether she intends to renew the right of individual petition to the European Human Rights Commission, which lapses, if not renewed, on 15 January 1981; and whether she will renew this right for an indefinite period.

Q64. Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Prime Minister whether she intends to renew the right of individual petition to the European Human Rights Commission, which lapses, if not renewed, on 15 January 1981; and whether she will renew this right for an indefinite period.

The Prime Minister

The Government have decided that our acceptance of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights, and the right of individual petition to the European Commission of Human Rights, will be renewed for a period of five years from January 1981.