§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to ratify Protocol 4 to the European Convention on Human Rights. [HL2292]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalThe matter is under consideration as part of the Government's interdepartmental review of international human rights instruments. The review is due to report to Ministers by this summer. I shall report the outcome shortly thereafter.