Member

I have concluded, particularly as a former Defence Minister, that this evolution of the ECHR in this manner is undesirable, unworkable and unsafe for our national security. Whatever the former merits of the ECHR, even its most ardent advocates accept the need for reform. Indeed, I understand that the new Attorney-General has reportedly updated legal risk guidance to government, softening the approach counselled by her predecessor. If the Minister is able to share more information with us about this, I think the Chamber would be very interested to hear his comments.