THE government was accused of adopting far-right policies demonising refugees today, after Home Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed it is reviewing how international human rights laws apply to migration cases.

Speaking ahead of a 40-nation summit in London today and tomorrow, Ms Cooper said ministers are examining the application of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which protects the right to family life.

Article 8 has been used in legal challenges to prevent the deportation of migrants.