Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 83791

European Convention on Human Rights: Reform

Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Solicitor General, whether the law officers plans to seek to negotiate reforms of the European Convention of Human Rights at Council of Europe level.

Answer

Ellie Reeves
As the Prime Minister has made clear, the United Kingdom will not withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights. To leave would be entirely contrary to this country’s national interest.We need to work with our friends and partners in Europe to tac...
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