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United Kingdom’s derogation from Article 5(1) United Kingdom’s derogation from Article 5(1)

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe presents his compliments to the Secretary General of the Council, and has the honour to convey the following information in order to ensure compliance with the obligations of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom under Article 15(3) of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms signed at Rome on 4 November 1950.

  1. Public emergency in the United Kingdom
  2. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
  3. Domestic law powers of detention (other than under the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001)
  4. Article 5(1)(f) of the Convention
  5. Derogation under Article 15 of the Convention

Notes on Part I

Textual amendments

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Sch. 3 Pt. I repealed (8.4.2005) by The Human Rights Act 1998 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1071), art. 2