"Starmer and Frederiksen, who have toughened immigration policies in their countries, called for a "modernisation of the interpretation" of the ECHR, which came into force in 1953. The leaders said their proposal is "so that the convention system, which we believe in, can evolve to reflect the challenges of the 21st century". They argued that without a change "the forces that seek to divide us will grow stronger," in a clear reference to surging support for hard-right political parties across Europe."
"Starmer's Labour administration has vowed to stay a member of the convention but is reviewing how UK courts interpret Article 3, which prohibits torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and has been used by asylum seekers to fight deportation. It is also looking at Article 8, which states that "everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life"."
Starmer and Frederiksen, having toughened immigration policies, called to modernise ECHR interpretation so it can evolve to meet 21st-century challenges. They warned that without change, forces seeking to divide societies will grow stronger amid rising hard-right support across Europe. UK justice minister David Lammy will attend Strasbourg talks. Lawmakers across Europe criticise the ECHR as hindering efforts to stop irregular migration; in the UK this centres on thousands crossing the Channel in small boats. The Conservative and Reform UK parties push for full withdrawal, and Denmark's far-right Danish People's Party supports exit. Labour vows to remain a member but is reviewing Articles 3 and 8 while urging asylum-system reform.
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