§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answers by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey on 3rd February 1997 (WA 127), what were the reasons given by the Government of the British Virgin Islands for its decision not to renew the right of individual petition under the European Convention on Human Rights.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWhen the renewal of the right of individual petition under the European Convention of Human Rights was last considered, in early 1996, British Virgin Island Ministers decided that the United Kingdom's declaration under Articles 25 and 46 should not be extended to the British Virgin Islands, at that stage, as they wished to consider the issues involved in the context of the proposed Bill of Rights.
§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answers by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey on 3rd February 1997 (WA 127), whether they agree with the reasons given by the Government of the British Virgin Islands for deciding not to renew the right of individual petition under the European Convention on Human Rights.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe have noted the position of the British Virgin Islands Government in this matter. But, as I said in my written answer on 3rd February(WA 127) we will discuss the issue further with the British Virgin Islands Government in the context of our continuing consultations with them on good governance.