HL Deb 21 March 1997 vol 579 cc125-6WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Turkey has entered a derogation in respect of the 10-day detention period in the provinces where a State of Emergency has been declared; and, if not, whether and how this matter will be brought to the attention of the Government of Turkey.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

Whether or not to enter a derogation under Article 15 of the European Convention on Human Rights is matter for Turkey. Any such a derogation might itself be subject to challenge for its compatibility in proceedings under the convention with Article 15 of the European Convention on Human Rights.