THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW PROPOSALS FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

Part 2: An Assessment

The Government explains its Proposals in its Human Rights Act Reform: A Modern Bill Of Rights A consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998 CP 588 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1040409/human-rights-reform-consultation.pdf, which represent a radical departure from the HRA. The specific Proposals are developed in the context of broader themes:

  • respecting our common law traditions and strengthening the role of the UK Supreme Court;
  • restoring a sharper focus on protecting fundamental rights;
  • preventing the incremental expansion of rights without proper democratic oversight;
  • emphasising the role of responsibilities within the human rights framework; and
  • facilitating consideration of and dialogue with Strasbourg, while guaranteeing Parliament its proper role.

You can read Richard Clayton’s full article here.