Euro judges warned of 'dangerous overreach' by Lord Cameron

Warning against meddling in domestic politics

Lord Cameron has cautioned European Union judges about the risks they face by interfering in domestic politics. The Foreign Secretary highlighted their recent ruling against Switzerland for insufficient action on climate change as a dangerous overreach.

Tory MPs pushing to leave the European Court of Human Rights

Many Tory Members of Parliament are advocating to exit the European Court of Human Rights to prevent it from hindering efforts to combat illegal migration. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has pledged to withdraw from the Strasbourg court if it hampers flights to Rwanda.

Concerns raised about the ECHR

Despite no current plans to depart from the ECHR, Lord Cameron cautioned its judges that the members would not tolerate any interference with elected governments. There is a growing lobby within the Conservative party urging the Prime Minister to include leaving the ECHR in the party's election manifesto.

Criticism of ECHR's impact on British democracy

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman criticized the ECHR, stating that British democracy is being "choked" by our membership in the court. She emphasized that until the UK removes itself from the ECHR, its governments will struggle to wield power effectively.