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Should the UK leave the European Convention on Human Rights?
April 24, 2023
We will be hosting a debate about the UK's membership of the European Convention on Human Rights. The barrister, Paul Diamond, will be arguing in favour of the UK leaving the ECHR, and Francis...
Read More ShareDominic Raab's forced resignation sets a worrying precedent
April 22, 2023
By Andrew Allison, Chief Executive. Dominic Raab didn't shout and swear at civil servants, nor did he throw tomatoes. But he was found guilty in the report by Adam Tolley KC for being intimidating. He was...
Read More ShareWhy the ECHR is not fit for purpose
April 12, 2023
In this guest post, Torquil Dick-Erikson, explains why the ECHR does not even do what it says on the tin, so it is not much good for protecting our human rights. Here are some...
Read More ShareThe Freedom Association responds to the ERG's 'Star Chamber' report on The Windsor Framework
March 21, 2023
For immediate release Responding to the verdict given by the 'Star Chamber' of the European Research Group, chaired by Sir William Cash MP, Andrew Allison, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association, said: "This...
Read More ShareThe ECHR Elephant in the Room
February 22, 2023
The following is a guest post by Christopher Gill, a former MP and a former Chairman of The Freedom Association By what logic or imperative does HMG keep us bound to the European Convention...
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