European Convention on Human Rights

Academics warn diluting human rights laws risks undermining the Good Friday peace accord (PA)

Human Rights Act review could undermine NI peace accord, academics warn

March 1, 2021

Places of worship are only permitted to conduct weddings or funerals due to the restrictions (Paul Faith/PA)

Church leaders launch proceedings against ministers over lockdown measures

January 29, 2021

Diluting UK human rights laws would threaten post-Brexit security, MPs told (Paul Faith/PA)

Diluting UK human rights laws would threaten post-Brexit security, MPs told

January 13, 2021

The Bill would increase penalties for owners of dogs who harass livestock (Nick Potts/PA)

Legislation to protect livestock might not be legally competent, say MSPs

December 14, 2020