Why Is the UK Leading the Charge to Curb Asylum Rights Under the ECHR?

UK seeks to question ECHR interpretation to combat illegal migration in Europe

The UK government is pushing for a fundamental clarification in the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to tackle the issue of illegal migration and excessive claims of asylum. Justice Secretary David Lammy met with his European counterparts in Strasbourg, where asserted that the interpretation of the ECHR “must not stop” states from effectively tackling shared… Source

Why is the UK leading the charge to curb asylum rights under the ECHR?

UK seeks revision of the European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right.

UK joins 26 other countries in demanding ECHR reforms

The UK has joined 26 other countries in demanding reforms to Europe’s main human rights treaty which, if implemented, would make it easier to deport illegal migrants. Ministers have agreed to look at addressing concerns over migration within the legal framework of the European Convention on Human Rights. Here, the Conservatives and Reform have called for a complete withdrawal of the treaty. We spoke to Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner…

UK, Denmark Urge ECHR Reform to Address Irregular Migration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen are calling for a modernization of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to address irregular migration, ahead of a key meeting in Strasbourg on Wednesday.