§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to sign and ratify Protocol 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights banning the death penalty in all circumstances, including in times of war and imminent threat of war, when it is opened for signature on 3 May 2002. [HL2926]
§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Irvine of Lairg)Her Majesty's Government will announce their position on Protocol 13 as soon as is reasonably possible.