Recommendation 39

The UK is bound under Article 34 of the Convention to comply with interim measures issued by the European Court of Human Rights. Clause 24 appears to signal to the European Court of Human Rights the current Government’s dislike for the Court’s recent interim decision regarding Rwanda. Clause 24(1) appears to have no legal effect in domestic law, but arguably shows a disregard for our international legal obligations. However, clause 24(2) and (3) gives the express instruction to public authorities, courts, or any other person to disregard our international legal obligations. This is concerning and undermines the principle that the UK will act in good faith with its international legal obligations.