§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will assent to the opening for signature and ratification of Protocol 12 of the European Convention on Human Rights to secure enjoyment of any rights enforced by law without discrimination. [HL2526]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonI understand that the text of the Protocol is currently under further consideration. Her Majesty's Government will decide their position in the light of the final text.