Brian Binley MP for Northampton South has called on the UK Government to make the most of its chairmanship of the Council of Europe for the next six months and focus on reforming the Court of Human Rights in a debate in the House of Commons yesterday.
Brian said: “The European Court of Human Rights has a proud history of defending the rights of individuals, but there is no doubt that there have been several questionable judgments that raise issues about its competence across the piece.”
“We ought to be making an effort to ensure that a Court of this importance is matched by the quality of the judges who sit on its benches.”
“Those people are responsible for overturning the decisions of Parliament and our Courts, so we have the right to expect a better degree of competence.”
“Many of my constituents in Northampton have told me they believe some of its judgements are, to say the least, beyond the pale.”
Brian went on to highlight the massive back log of claims that are currently before the Court of Human Rights and welcomed Europe Minister, David Liddington’s concern on the issue.
Brian said: “I wish to touch briefly on the 162,000 case back log in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). We all know that is farcical, and something must be done about it. I am glad the Minister has decided to do something.”
Brian concluded stating: “I look forward- for the first time in many years- to action on the ECHR that will give British people and many of my constituent’s confidence. If the Minister achieves that over the next six months I would be the first to congratulate him.”
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