critisms of human rights act

Question 1

points (6)

Answer 1

Powers given to judges under the HRA go against Parliamentary Supremacy
There has been inconsistency in the extent to which Courts in England and Wales apply ECtHR decisions
Absolute nature of rights has been criticised
The ongoing balance between human rights and national security regarding terrorism issues has been criticised
Some argue there should be a British Bill of Rights to replace the HRA
Judges are encouraged not to make declarations of incompatibility