Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angela Crawley and Deidre Brock

Tuesday 14th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Angela Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East) (SNP)]

11. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.

[Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)]

20. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.

[The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland)]

I have been discussing this issue with my Cabinet colleagues and will continue to do so. The United Kingdom is committed to protecting and respecting human rights and will continue to champion them both here and abroad. As set out in our manifesto, after Brexit we need to look at the broader aspects of our constitution, including the balance between the rights of individuals and effective government.