European Convention on Human Rights (Hansard, 13 July 1988)

HC Deb 13 July 1988 vol 137 c234W 234W

§ Mr. Tim Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his Department's practice with regard to progressing any legislative or policy plans where it is advised that they may be challenged under the European convention on human rights.

§ Mr. Eggar
When consideration is being given to legislative and other proposals, full account is taken of our obligations under the European convention on human rights and of any risk of challenge thereunder.