Leaving ECHR ‘Not the Future I Want for Scotland’, John Swinney Says

Leaving ECHR ‘not the future I want for Scotland’, John Swinney says

John Swinney has said leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is “not the future I want for Scotland” ahead of its 75th…

Leaving ECHR ‘not the future I want for Scotland’, says Swinney

The ECHR has been criticised in recent years for its impact on the ability to deport people from the UK.

“Scotland must stand firm in championing human rights”

First Minister highlights support for ECHR ahead of 75th anniversary Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the First Minister has reiterated Scotland’s commitment to human rights, equality and dignity for all. The First Minister said: “Signed in the aftermath of World War II, with the aim of preventing the atrocities of war happening again in Europe, the ECHR has stood as a pillar to ensu…