Summary
International talks will start to discuss changes to how the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) handles migration cases. The goal is to find new ways to address illegal migration and people smuggling across Europe. Several countries are working together to possibly reform how human rights laws apply to these issues.
Key Facts
- Talks will focus on changing how the ECHR deals with migration cases.
- The British government is pushing for modern methods to address illegal migration.
- A potential political agreement could lead to major reforms in human rights law related to migration.
- Nine members of the Council of Europe have called for changes, but the UK didn't sign their open letter.
- The UK and other nations are considering setting up 'returns hubs' for migrants with no legal right to stay in Europe.
- Political leaders from the UK and Denmark advocate for stronger border protection measures.
- The UK plans to continue supporting the ECHR but seeks reforms to address people smuggling.
- A political declaration on human rights and migration may be agreed upon by next May.
