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UK unveils plans to override European rights court after Rwanda spat

The UK government has said it will introduce legislation allowing it to ignore certain European Court of Human Rights decisions after a judge in Strasbourg blocked flights removing asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

UK to bring in new Bill of Rights after migrant deportation defeat

Britain will begin legislating on Wednesday for a new Bill of Rights to give the government the power to ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which last week blocked ministers' plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

Reuters

Britain will stay in European human rights court, says minister

Britain will remain under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, days after the court blocked the government's move to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Reuters

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Wednesday briefing: The government is planning to replace the Human Rights Act. What does that mean?

In today’s newsletter: plans to abolish the Human Rights Act are picking up steam. Archie Bland explains the rights that will be gained – and lost

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson news – live: Rees-Mogg accused of Brexit ‘gimmick’ and ‘vanity project’

Brexit opportunities minister claims new list of scrapped laws will usher in ‘British-style revolution’

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab denies assault on Human Rights Act is ‘racist’ and risks fresh Brexit clash

Exclusive: Deputy prime minister accuses critics of lacking ’common sense’ and inflating risk of clash

The Independent UK

No 10 to set out sweeping plans to override power of human rights court

Proposal to replace Human Rights Act with bill of rights is effort to make government ‘untouchable’, say critics

The Guardian - UK

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What would a British bill of rights look like?

Plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a UK-focused alternative will be presented this week

The Guardian - UK

Tories will block courts from ruling on human rights violations in 'dangerous power grab'

Boris Johnson is accused of 'ransacking' Brits' human rights as he plans to stop some human rights cases being heard in the High Court - and overrule European judges entirely to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Daily Mirror

Dominic Raab claims he's strengthening 'freedom' with human rights changes

THE Tories are pushing ahead with a "power grab" on human rights as they promise to stop “trivial claims from wasting judges’…

The National (Scotland)

Turkey Violated Rights of Syrian Refugee by Expelling Him, Says ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Turkey had unlawfully repatriated a Syrian refugee after forcing him to sign a document that said he was returning voluntarily. The Strasbourg-based court ordered Turkey to pay around 12,250 euros ($12,940) including costs and expenses to Muhammad Fawzi Akkad,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rwanda flight grounding 'should have been the end of Tories' cruel policy'

THE grounding of the first flight intended to deport refugees from the UK to Rwanda earlier this week, following a last-minute intervention by the…

The National (Scotland)

People arriving in UK on small boats to be electronically tagged

Rights campaigners say ‘appalling’ pilot scheme treats those fleeing conflict and persecution as criminals

The Guardian - UK

People arriving in UK illegally to be tagged in new Home Office trial

Those tagged will have to regularly report in person to authorities, may be subject to a curfew or excluded from certain locations, and failure to comply could see them returned to detention or prosecuted

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Priti Patel angered by European court ruling over Rwanda flight

Home Secretary frustrated by the decision to grant an injunction to stop asylum seekers being sent to African country

The Independent UK

Priti Patel: ‘Scandalous’ decision to ground flight was politically motivated

The Cabinet minister has previously said the Government ‘will not be put off by the inevitable last-minute legal challenges’.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel says ECHR ruling that blocked Rwanda flight was ‘scandalous’

Home secretary says doubts remain over court’s motivation for intervening

The Guardian - UK

Britain has a decision to make: the rule of Boris Johnson – or the rule of law?

For 800 years, traditions and statute have protected citizens from tyranny. This PM will trash it all, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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The Independent UK

Two asylum seekers face review of ECHR decision not to deport them to Rwanda

Dominic Raab says decision made by European court should not have ‘binding effect’ in UK

The Guardian - UK

Raab says court was wrong to block Rwanda deportation flight

Decision by European court of human rights strengthens case for overhaul of UK laws, says deputy PM

Daily Mirror

Tory ministers forced into humiliating climbdown over Rwanda deportation flights

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab indicated removals would be halted until after the High Court judgement - despite Priti Patel signalling she was preparing for a flight within weeks

The Independent UK

Rwanda – live: UK may pull out of European human-rights deal, says No 10

Home secretary insists she will press ahead with implementing policy

Chronicle Live

Newcastle protesters brand Government's failed attempt to send asylum seekers to Rwanda a success

Yunus Bakhsh said North East Against Racism will continue to campaign for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Patel seeks to curb modern slavery claims as Rwanda plan labelled ‘government by gimmick’

After cancellation of Africa flight, home secretary tries to stem slavery claims from refugees hoping to stay in UK

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson warned his threat to quit human rights treaty risks stability in Northern Ireland

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