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Tories told to ‘get a grip’ after hinting they will pull Britain out of ECHR
A boat passes the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge at Portland Port in Dorset, August 6, 2023
LEGAL experts and campaigners warned against pulling out of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after Robert Jenrick hinted it would help reduce migrant Channel crossings.
The immigration minister today said government will do “whatever is required” even if it meant pulling out of the major international human rights agreement.
This would risk complications over the operation of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland and post-Brexit deals with the EU.
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