Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2003

European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage.

 

We found ourselves under pressure to which we are reacting. We were told by Professor William Binchy in his submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on 18 December 2002 that there are three ways – two good and one that is not so good – to deal with this matter. We have gone for the way which is not so good. The first way is the full constitutional incorporation by referendum, which is complicated, difficult and could backfire. The second is full incorporation, for which most countries – but not Ireland – have opted.

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