European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

The UK and 45 other European countries have signed an agreement to send unwanted asylum seekers to third country hubs, sparking criticism from human rights organisations. The agreement was made by the 46 members of the Council of Europe. This move aims to control borders and manage asylum seeker flows.

The UK government is accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims seeking asylum, as ministers from 46 countries plan to change the interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekers and foreign criminals. This move is expected to be agreed upon by Yvette Cooper, the UK's Foreign Secretary, with other Council of Europe members. The change aims to facilitate the deportation process.