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Implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998 in Lord the Chancellor's Department Amanda Finlay Lord Chancellor's Department I have been heavily involved in human rights issues since 1997 when the Government was elected with a manifesto commitment to introduce to legislation incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. The Lord Chancellor chaired the Cabinet with the Committee charged overseeing legislation and which began work straight after that election. He then piloted the Human Rights Bill through the House of Lords between 1997 and 1998. He has taken a in issues to Act. therefore always close interest relating the I led the Division responsible for advising the Lord on the Chancellor policy issues affecting LCD arising from the legislation and for the ensuring that Department, and in particular, the courts and tribunals were for its fully prepared When I was to Director in human implementation. promoted July 1999, rights lead on remained within my area of responsibility. Now that the Whitehall human rights issues has passed from the Home Office to LCD as of the part Machinery of Government changes following the General Election, they naturally fall within my brief. I would like to take as my
Public Policy and Administration – SAGE
Published: Jul 1, 2001
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