HL Deb 22 June 1999 vol 602 c70WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there are any legislative provisions governing the registration or regulation of charities, or any procedures followed by the Charity Commission, which they consider to be incompatible with the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights or the first Protocol to the Convention. [HL 2956]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

All departments are reviewing their legislation and procedures for compatibility with the Convention rights. This is a major task and it is not possible at this stage to say whether Parliament will be asked to consider any new legislation as a result of this review.