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French, Swiss climate policy goes on trial in European rights court

The European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday began hearing cases against the governments of France and Switzerland over their alleged failings to protect the environment.

Radio France Internationale

The battle over migrant boats is really a fight for the soul of the Tories

The principal peril facing Rishi Sunak is the fact that, in practice, he presides over a hung Parliament. True, the Prime Minister notionally commands a working majority of 66. In reality, however, the Conservative backbenches are divided by ideology, faction and the proto-campaigns of those vying to succeed him as…

Evening Standard

MPs urged to uphold UK’s global obligations in migration bill debate

Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns that legislation may not meet human rights standards

The Guardian - UK

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No new safe and legal routes for asylum seekers to UK before ‘small boats’ stopped, says minister

Backbenchers believe the Government will amend the bill to quickly open up more safe and legal routes

Evening Standard

Ministers expected to toughen illegal migration bill to placate Tory rebels

Amendments could remove safeguards as Home Office minister says government is ‘in listening mode’

The Guardian - UK

PM facing Tory rebellions on small boats legislation ahead of Commons return

Amendments have been proposed to the Illegal Migration Bill from both the liberal and the right wings of the Conservative Party.

The Independent UK

‘It’s a con’: Labour amendment to put Sunak’s migrant bill under fresh scrutiny

Prime minister told to expect ‘biggest rebellion of this parliament’ as migration bill returns to Commons

The Guardian - UK

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Italian anarchist in solitary confinement warns of his death

Alfredo Cospito’s hunger strike began last October in protest against a harsh and controversial regime known as 41-bis.

Al Jazeera

Experts cast doubt on Braverman’s hopes of ECHR rule change on Rwanda

Home secretary’s claims of ‘constructive’ talks regarding Strasbourg’s injunctions disputed by legal scholars

The Guardian - UK

ECHR says it is 'reflecting' on injunction rules amid UK hopes on migrant flights

The European Court of Human Rights said on Monday "reflections" were ongoing as to its use of urgent interim measures but denied this was related to an injunction it imposed last year which stopped Britain's proposed scheme to send migrants to Rwanda.

Reuters

No ‘immediate risk to leaving ECHR’, Dominic Raab says as row over Immigration Bill rumbles on

Dominic Raab has admitted there is no immediate threat to leaving the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR) despite backbench pressure to pull out of the international agreement.

Evening Standard

EU tells Rishi Sunak small boats plan ‘violates international law’

Brussels commissioner says bill breaches convention, as legal experts warn of risk to Brexit trade deal

The Independent UK

What are the legal obstacles faced by the UK’s illegal migration bill?

Suella Braverman has denied the government is breaking the law but experts say it faces many challenges

The Guardian - UK

Brexit trade treaty ‘could be terminated’ if UK quits ECHR over small boat crossings

Legal experts say Brussels has right to take retaliatory action, making cross-border law enforcement harder

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The Guardian - UK

The Tories are doing the same thing yet again and nobody expects results

Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman unveil a plan for small boats that is performative and cruel

The Independent UK

Sunak ‘up for the fight’ against legal challenges to his small boats plan

The Prime Minister’s plans could face court action amid concerns it is an ‘asylum ban’.

The Independent UK

Tory MPs urge ministers to curb European judges’ influence on UK migrant policy

The Home Secretary faced calls from her backbench colleagues to ensure the Illegal Migration Bill seeks to curb the influence of the ECHR.

Bangkok Post

UK proposes radical plan to stop migrant boats

LONDON: The UK government Tuesday unveiled radical plans to stop migrants crossing the English Channel illegally on small boats, acknowledging it is stretching international law amid an outcry from rights campaigners.

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The Independent UK

Raab refuses to commit to remaining in human rights convention ‘forever’

There is a split within the Cabinet over the UK’s continued membership of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Independent UK

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, admits Tory minister

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the scheme to send migrants to Africa was not the ‘whole answer’.

The Independent UK

Rwanda migrants plan will have only marginal impact, says Mitchell

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the scheme to send migrants to Africa was not the ‘whole answer’.

The Independent UK

UK would be global pariah like Russia if Sunak pulls out of ECHR, Tories warn

PM told he would be in ‘inglorious company’ of dictator by pulling out of post-World War II convention

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman’s Rwanda flight ‘dream’ could happen this year, sources say

Home secretary reportedly believes European court of human rights will rule on policy by end of 2023

The National (Scotland)

No 10 insists 'no plan' to ditch European rights rules amid rebellion of Tory MPs

DOWNING Street has insisted there are “no plans” for the UK to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) after reports to the…

The Independent UK

No 10 says ‘no plans’ to withdraw from ECHR over small boats crackdown plan

It follows reports suggesting the PM is ‘willing to reconsider’ being part of the human rights convention should European judges oppose his proposals.

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