INTERNATIONAL CONCERNS ABOUT UK LAW

Early day motion 345, tabled 2 July 2013 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 1 member.

That this House notes that 59 people representing the embassies of over 30 different countries attended a meeting in the House to discuss concerns about the perceived failure of courts in England and Wales properly to follow Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights; further notes that previously a number of governments have formally complained to the UK about the failures of the English and Welsh jurisdiction; recognises that international concern about the operation of care proceedings in the UK is growing; and calls for the Government and judiciary to respond to this concern.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 1.