The Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, has officially shifted policy, pledging to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if they secure a victory in the next election.
The move, announced on the eve of the party conference, is aimed at protecting Britain’s borders, veterans, and citizens from what the party calls 'lawfare'.
This decision follows a detailed legal review by shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, which concluded that the ECHR places 'significant constraints' on the government’s ability to deport foreign criminals, protect military veterans from legal action, and implement other key policy proposals.
Badenoch, who previously argued against the ECHR withdrawal, now insists the move is 'necessary'.
The announcement has been slammed by Labour, who accused Badenoch of being 'too weak' to resist pressure from within her own party and Reform UK, which has long advocated for leaving the ECHR.
Critics, including the Liberal Democrats and legal experts, warn that leaving the ECHR would isolate the UK, risk breaching the Good Friday Agreement, and strip UK citizens of fundamental human rights protections.
The Conservative shadow Home Secretary, Chris Philp, supported the move, stating, 'Protecting our borders is non-negotiable'.
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