European Convention on Human Rights (Hansard, 16 January 1987)

HC Deb 16 January 1987 vol 108 cc321-2W 321W

§ Mr. Maclennan
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government will now ratify protocols 7 and 8 to the European convention on human rights; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Eggar
The United Kingdom ratified protocol 8 to the European convention on human rights in April last year. The question of ratification of protocol 7 is under consideration.