Boris Johnson to opt out of major European human rights laws making it easier to deport migrants and harder to sue soldiers, teeing up a fresh clash with Brussels
Ministers are considering significant opt-outs from the Human Rights Act (HRA) in areas they believe European judges have 'overreached.' The legislation was signed into British law in November 1998 to incorporate rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. An opt-out could prevent a number of migrants and asylum seekers from using the legislation to avoid deportation from the UK. Abandoning parts of the HRA could also protect British soldiers from claims against their overseas activities. It is understood details of a formal review will be announced in the coming weeks. Pictured: Boris Johnson.
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