Boris Johnson looks set to withdraw from significant European human rights laws in a move which could make it easier to deport migrants and more difficult to sue British soldiers. Ministers are considering opt-outs from the Human Rights Act (HRA) in areas the Government believes European judges have 'overreached,' according to the Sunday Telegraph. The legislation was signed into British law in November 1998 to incorporate rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. Boris Johnson looks set to opt out of major European human rights laws which could make it easier to deport migrants and more difficult to sue British soldiersAn opt-out could prevent a number of migrants and asylum seekers from using the legislation to avoid deportation from the UK. Sir Keir Starmer accused Mr Johnson of having 'reigniting old rows' by working to flout his own Withdrawal Agreement, but pledged Labour support if he addresses 'substantial' concerns.

Source: Daily Mail September 13, 2020 00:53 UTC