Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections (opens in new tab)

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportationsA political declaration aimed at clarifying key aspects of the European convention on human rights was published on Friday, agreed by all 46 member states of the Council of Europe.Critics fear that it will weaken human rights protections for migrants. The ECHR system has become a political battleground, with both the Conservatives and Reform UK pledging to leave the convention if...