Rishi Sunak Calls for ECHR Reform or UK Withdrawal

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In his first major interview since stepping down, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that the United Kingdom should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) unless significant reforms are made. Addressing the migrant crisis, Sunak argued that the European court "does need to reform or we should leave," highlighting the challenges he faced during his tenure regarding immigration policies.  

 

 

Reflecting on his government's approach to illegal migration, Sunak admitted that his campaign slogan “stop the boats” was “too stark, too binary.” However, he defended the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, which aimed to deter migrants from crossing the Channel. He maintained that the policy was the right course of action, despite legal hurdles that prevented its implementation.  

 

 

Speaking on the ECHR’s role in blocking deportation flights, Sunak expressed support for Kemi Badenoch, his successor as Conservative leader, should she choose to withdraw the UK from the convention. “If I was forced to choose between staying in the ECHR or being able to properly secure our borders, our security and tackle illegal migration, then I would choose the latter,” he said. “The right thing is for them to reform. And if they don’t, we should leave.”  

 

During his time as prime minister, Sunak faced pressure from Conservative MPs to exit the ECHR, but he refrained from explicitly endorsing the move to avoid internal party divisions. The Conservative Party’s general election manifesto echoed this sentiment, stating: “If we are forced to choose between our security and the jurisdiction of a foreign court, including the ECtHR [European Court of Human Rights], we will always choose our security.”  

 

Among those pushing for withdrawal was former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, while Robert Jenrick resigned as immigration minister in protest over Sunak’s refusal to take a stronger stance against human rights laws. Sunak defended his approach, explaining that he had sought to unite the Conservative Party rather than deepen existing rifts. “I didn’t have a mandate,” he said. “To do otherwise would have been a huge gamble because the thing just could have collapsed. And would that have been good for the country? I don’t think so. I think what the country needed was stability.”  

 

Sunak took office in October 2022, following the turbulent departures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. With the goal of restoring Conservative credibility, he made five key pledges, including halving inflation and stopping illegal migrant crossings. While he succeeded in reducing inflation, his government failed to prevent over 40,000 migrants from crossing the Channel, undermining one of his signature promises.

 

Based on a report by The Telegraph  2025-03-08

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

It seems Rishi is full of things he never did when he had the chance.

 

 

[jippytum]

Absolutely correct.. The ECHR and its influence on British courts is the main reason many convicted illegal immigrants are allowed to stay in the UK even  after  serving lenghty prison sentences for repeated offences.  Aided by woke lawyers abusing the legal aid system and receiving massive paydays for doing so. 

This nonsence has to stop. 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, jippytum said:

Absolutely correct.. The ECHR and its influence on British courts is the main reason many convicted illegal immigrants are allowed to stay in the UK even  after  serving lenghty prison sentences for repeated offences.  Aided by woke lawyers abusing the legal aid system and receiving massive paydays for doing so. 

This nonsence has to stop. 

 

I think you’ll find the main reason is UK law with the ECHR ruling on a very small number of cases.

 

Even if the UK were to leave the ECHR, which is highly unlikely, the UK would still be bound by other international treaties to which it is a signatory, example the UN Conventions on human rights and specifically that relating to refugees and asylum.

 

 

[nauseus]

Bit late, mate.

[scubascuba3]

He didn't have the balls to do it himself same other conservatives 

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I think you’ll find the main reason is UK law with the ECHR ruling on a very small number of cases.

 

Even if the UK were to leave the ECHR, which is highly unlikely, the UK would still be bound by other international treaties to which it is a signatory, example the UN Conventions on human rights and specifically that relating to refugees and asylum.

 

 

I'd leave the un and NATO as well, and the who.

All new world order constructs need to be torn down!

[Chomper Higgot]

33 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I'd leave the un and NATO as well, and the who.

All new world order constructs need to be torn down!

Putin agrees.

[JonnyF]

Leave the ECHR the WHO and NATO.

 

Globalist elitist corrupt talking shops.

 

Sunak didn't have the minerals to do it. Starmer will probably end up boss of the ECHR post election loss. We need Farage. 

 

Let's hope Trump Musk and Vance put their full weight behind Nige.

[Watawattana]

On 3/8/2025 at 8:08 AM, Social Media said:

“If I was forced to choose between staying in the ECHR or being able to properly secure our borders, our security and tackle illegal migration, then I would choose the latter,”

You had the choice and you didn't.  Shame on you.