European Convention on Human Rights

HC Deb 21 July 1997 vol 298 c385W

Mr. Burnett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what mechanisms he plans to establish for consultation on the incorporation of the European convention on human rights into(a) English and Welsh law, (b) Scots law and (c) Northern Irish law. [7527]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

We published a consultation document on incorporation—"Bringing Rights Home"—in December 1996. We are now developing proposals for legislation in the light of the responses to that document and further discussions we have had since then. We will announce our conclusions in a White Paper later this year and are happy to consider any representations made in response to it.

Mr. Brady

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what date he intends to have the European convention on human rights introduced into United Kingdom law. [7529]

Mr. Baldry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the Government's proposals to incorporate the European convention on human rights into domestic law. [7537]

Mr. O'Brien

We will introduce a Bill for this purpose in this Session of Parliament.