European Convention on Human Rights

Debate between Lord Mackay of Clashfern and Lord Bellamy

Monday 18th July 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

We are entirely satisfied that the Government’s policy on asylum seekers is in compliance with the convention. In this context, I do not think that I can add to that answer.

[Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Con)]

My Lords, it is right to look at the draft put forward by the Lord Chancellor, which makes it absolutely plain that the intention of the Government in that document is that we stay in the European Convention on Human Rights. The preciousness of that is absolutely clear, and I feel certain that a Conservative Government—and, I believe, a Labour Government—are unlikely to move away from it.

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

I respectfully agree, and I am particularly delighted to pay my personal respects to my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern following one of his last interventions in this House.