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Recommendation 20
20
Sections 3 and 4 HRA work together to balance protection for fundamental rights, an aspect...
Conclusion
Sections 3 and 4 HRA work together to balance protection for fundamental rights, an aspect of the rule of law, with the separation of powers and respect for Parliamentary sovereignty. We have not been provided with evidence justifying any change to the careful balance struck by these provisions, and consider that the changes mooted by the IHRAR terms of reference would be damaging for this balance rather than beneficial. (Paragraph 137) The right to an effective remedy: Article 13 ECHR