UK election may challenge EU human rights law

The United Kingdom risks a showdown with the EU over proposals to reform human rights law

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  • Controversial decisions
  • Hirst v UK, 2005
  • Abu Qatada v UK, 2012
  • UKIP influence on human rights law
  • Criticisms

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