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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Queen’s Speech: Bill of Rights to fulfil Tory dream of replacing hated Human Rights Act

PA Wire

A Bill of Rights will fulfil the Conservative dream of replacing Labour’s hated Human Rights Act – but critics warn it will rip up protections and put the UK on a collision course with Brussels.

The Queen’s Speech argues the legislation will “end the abuse of the human rights framework and restore some common sense to our justice system”.

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