The United Kingdom and the European Convention on Human Rights: Reform, Restraint and Resilience
2:00pm - 4:00pm /
Thursday 4th June 2026
/ Venue: Lecture Theatre D Central Teaching Hub
Type: Seminar /
Category: Research
- slsjmret@liverpool.ac.uk
- Admission: Free to attend, please register.
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The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) frequently occupies a prominent place within the United Kingdom’s media landscape. Calls for reform of the Convention system—and, at times, for withdrawal—are increasingly common. While such debates are not unique to the UK, the country is often viewed as a key state whose approach significantly influences the strength and stability of the Strasbourg system.
This panel discussion will explore the complex questions surrounding the UK’s membership of the ECHR, addressing the primary challenges the country faces in Strasbourg and identifying the reforms that may be necessary. Furthermore, our panellists will consider whether the reform process, culminating in the document adopted at the Chisinau Summit, is likely to influence the perspectives of the major political parties regarding the ECHR.
Panellists:
Lord (David) Wolfson, KC (Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales, House of Lords)
Professor Alexander Horne (University of Durham, Hackett & Dabbs LLP)
Professor Vernika Fikfak (University College London)
Moderator: Mr Tyrone Steele (JUSTICE)
This panel discussion will explore the complex questions surrounding the UK’s membership of the ECHR, addressing the primary challenges the country faces in Strasbourg and identifying the reforms that may be necessary. Furthermore, our panellists will consider whether the reform process, culminating in the document adopted at the Chisinau Summit, is likely to influence the perspectives of the major political parties regarding the ECHR.
Panellists:
Lord (David) Wolfson, KC (Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales, House of Lords)
Professor Alexander Horne (University of Durham, Hackett & Dabbs LLP)
Professor Vernika Fikfak (University College London)
Moderator: Mr Tyrone Steele (JUSTICE)