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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…

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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