Overview
- Alain Berset said he is “absolutely ready” to discuss adapting the European Convention on Human Rights to address migration cases.
- He cautioned that leaving the treaty would risk the UK becoming “a bit isolated” and losing influence over migration discussions.
- The UK government says it will remain a member while reviewing domestic human-rights law, including Article 8, to make deportations easier.
- The Conservatives and Reform UK continue to press for withdrawal, arguing the convention obstructs border enforcement.
- A Savanta poll for Amnesty International found 48% support for staying in the convention compared with 26% who favor leaving.