Tag: European Convention on Human Rights
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Using the ECHR to Prosecute British Troops: A New Front in Iraq War Accountability
Background: The call to apply the ECHR to British troops Debates over accountability for Iraq War actions have resurfaced in political and legal circles. A recent discussion centers on whether European human rights mechanisms, particularly the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), should be used to investigate and, where necessary, prosecute British troops involved in…
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ECHR Chief Signals Openness to Reform Amid Migration Pressure
Exclusive: ECHR chief signals readiness to discuss reforms The political head of the body that oversees the European Convention on Human Rights has told the BBC that it is “absolutely ready” to discuss reforms to the framework, as pressure from the United Kingdom and other states on migration policy intensifies. In a rare, on-the-record interview,…
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ECHR Chief Signals Open Door to Human Rights Law Reforms Amid Migration Pressures
Background: Why Reforms Are on the Table Migration has moved to the forefront of political debate across Europe. Governments, including the United Kingdom, have pressed for changes to how human rights law is applied and interpreted under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In this climate, the decision-makers who oversee the ECHR face a…