Incorporation of the convention would also bring Ireland into line with standards of human rights in the United Kingdom and in the North of Ireland, so it would satisfy the requirements of the Good Friday Agreement. It would also support and underpin existing constitutional rights protection and help to bring about an equivalence of protection of human rights in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland. The common understanding of rights and a unified approach is an important aspect of the Good Friday Agreement. At a minimum, in terms of a legislative incorporation, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties believes that the Bill should provide that the convention should have the force of law within the State, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of any other statute. I understand that this is what has been done in Sweden and I see no reason that it should not be done here.