The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is an international treaty designed to protect human rights and political freedoms in Europe. In the UK, debate has flared over whether ECHR membership prevents the government from deporting illegal asylum seekers and foreign criminals. Proponents of leaving argue that the ECHR undermines British sovereignty and prevents the swift removal of individuals who arrive illegally via small boats. Opponents argue that leaving would strip British citizens of crucial human rights protections, violate the Good Friday Agreement, and align the UK with countries like Russia and Belarus who are outside the convention.
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