Overview

• Conservatives have adopted a policy to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights if elected, with the shadow cabinet signing off the move and the Human Rights Act slated for repeal.
• Lord Wolfson’s nearly 200‑page review concludes departure is legally and practically possible and says alternatives such as renegotiation, derogation or only repealing the Human Rights Act would be ineffective.
• The review says agreements including the Good Friday Agreement, the UK‑EU trade deal and the Windsor Framework are not legal barriers to exit, though it acknowledges political and other challenges.
• Kemi Badenoch argues leaving is needed to enable tougher deportations and curb what the party calls lawfare, citing constraints from Articles 3 and 8 and impacts on veterans, public services, planning and climate policy.
• Opponents warn of reputational and Northern Ireland risks and Labour has criticised the plan, while Reform UK accuses the Conservatives of inaction as Badenoch prepares to set out details at the party conference in Manchester.