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

HC Deb 13 July 1988 vol 137 c283W 283W

§ Mr. Tim Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services 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. Moore
When consideration is being given to legislative and other proposals, full account is taken of the United Kingdom's obligations under the European convention on human rights and of any risk of challenge thereunder.