Summary
Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced his government's plan to review how international laws impact immigration, focusing on the European Convention on Human Rights. He emphasized the need to update these laws in response to increased migration, without withdrawing from existing treaties. His government aims to clarify the interpretation of laws that affect immigration cases.
Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer plans to review international law to address mass migration.
- The focus is on how UK courts interpret the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
- Starmer stresses not withdrawing from existing international treaties.
- The review is in response to increased global migration.
- He refers to laws like the UN Refugee Convention as potential barriers to deportation.
- Current laws, such as Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR, are seen as blocking some deportations.
- The Labour Party conference emphasized tackling Reform UK and its immigration views.
