The Commission on a Bill of Rights is an independent Commission established by the Government on 18 March 2011.

What's new

Seminars
4 May 2012

Two seminars have been held to provide an interactive opportunity to hear views; a third seminar is being planned. Read the summary of our first seminar, co-hosted with the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

List of respondents to Discussion Paper: Do you think we need a UK Bill of Rights?
4 May 2012

A list of all respondents to the Commission's Discussion Paper is available in English and Welsh.

Reform of the European Court of Human Rights
8 September 2011

The Commission published its interim advice to Government on reform of the European Court of Human Rights. The Chair of the Commission has also published a letter to ministers on reform of the Court.

The Commission thanks you for your views
11 November 2011

We received some 900 responses to our Discussion Paper by the closing date of 11 November.

Terms of reference

The Commission will investigate the creation of a UK Bill of Rights that incorporates and builds on all our obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, ensures that these rights continue to be enshrined in UK law, and protects and extend our liberties.

It will examine the operation and implementation of these obligations, and consider ways to promote a better understanding of the true scope of these obligations and liberties.

It should provide interim advice to the Government on the ongoing Interlaken process to reform the Strasbourg court ahead of and following the UK’s Chairmanship of the Council of Europe.

It should consult, including with the public, judiciary and devolved administrations and legislatures, and aim to report no later than by the end of 2012.