Online Safety

This report is a practical resource that builds on existing evidence and knowledge to support a more systematic, intersectional and collaborative approach to prevention.

What would the UK have to do to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, and what would withdrawal mean in law and practice? This explainer examines the legal process for leaving, the role of Parliament and the Human Rights Act, and the potential implications for rights protection, devolution, the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, and the UK’s relations with the EU. 

What is the European Convention on Human Rights, how does it operate in the UK, and what role do UK courts, Parliament and public authorities play in protecting Convention rights? This explainer sets out the legal foundations of the UK’s relationship with the ECHR, the European Court of Human Rights and the Human Rights Act.