Daily Mail

How new law will work for us

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1

Strengthen the weight given to freedom of speech in human rights cases. This could mean that the rich and famous find it more difficult to obtain privacy injunction­s, while journalist­s’ sources will be guaranteed anonymity.

2

Limit the ability of foreign criminals to avoid deportatio­n by claiming the right to a family life in the UK. This will free up valuable space in jails as well as reduce the number of immigratio­n tribunal cases.

3

Reduce the burden of court rulings on the public sector. Currently state organisati­ons can be ordered by courts to take costly action to protect rights, such as police forces having to issue thousands of warnings to known gangsters that their lives are at risk.

4

Ensure risk to the public is considered when prisoners seek parole or terrorists resist being placed in isolation wings. The move will likely mean dangerous offenders spend more time behind bars.

5

Protect soldiers fighting abroad from legal claims by limiting the scope of human rights law to the UK. Ministers argue that European human rights rules have created confusion with the existing law of armed conflict. 6

Weed out trivial court cases before they waste time and money by introducin­g a ‘permission stage’. Claimants will have to show they have suffered ‘significan­t disadvanta­ge’ before they are allowed to bring a human rights claim.

7

Cut the damages awarded to criminals by ensuring judges recognise that responsibi­lities exist alongside rights. It is hoped this will lead to fewer compensati­on claims being brought against the police as they will no longer be financiall­y worthwhile.

8

Strengthen the Supreme Court by making it clear that its rulings carry more weight than the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The UK Supreme Court will be recognised as the ‘ultimate judicial arbiter in interpreti­ng our domestic rights’.

9

Respect the will of Parliament by preventing UK judges from changing the interpreta­tion of laws. Legislatio­n will no longer have to be understood by courts in a way that is compatible with human rights law.

10F

urther enhance the role of Parliament by giving MPs the last word in responding to European court rulings. Ministers will announce if the Strasbourg court has delivered an adverse ruling against the UK, increasing democratic oversight of policy.

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