British Bill of Rights Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

British Bill of Rights

Baroness Corston Excerpts
Wednesday 28th October 2015

(8 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Faulks Portrait Lord Faulks
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I cannot for a moment pretend to understand President Putin’s thought processes or his secret desires. But whether or not we are satisfied with the decisions of the Strasbourg court can hardly justify some of the extraordinary tactics that he uses in Ukraine, or to treat dissidents and those who oppose his policies.

Baroness Corston Portrait Baroness Corston (Lab)
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My Lords, the Minister has just told the House that the consultation will start in autumn. Which autumn does he have in mind? Does he mean that it is imminent, or that it will be some time in the future?

Lord Faulks Portrait Lord Faulks
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This autumn.