The UK Conservative Party has called for the Human Rights Act to be excluded from immigration decisions, with party leader Kemi Badenoch stating that the legislation has been weaponized by some foreign criminals and illegal migrants to evade deportation.

This proposed legal change aims to prevent individuals from challenging their deportations on human rights grounds within UK courts.

It also suggests an amendment to the government’s Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, currently under committee discussion.

Badenoch's remarks highlight concerns within the party regarding the interpretations of the Human Rights Act, particularly around Article 8, which protects the right to family life.

Critics within the Conservative Party argue that certain judges have excessively broadened the interpretation of this provision, allowing migrants to avoid removal from the UK.

The Human Rights Act, enacted by a previous Labour government, incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law.

The ECHR has been a contentious point for the Conservative Party, with segments of the party advocating for a complete withdrawal from the treaty.

The act has historically been invoked to prevent the deportation of individuals classified as illegal migrants and has obstructed proposed deportation flights to Rwanda.

In addressing the legal amendments, Badenoch stated that they are crucial for transference of immigration authority from the judiciary to Parliament and elected officials, promoting what the party frames as more effective border control.

Asserting a focus on national interests, she mentioned that the amendment aims to restore control to the government regarding immigration policies.

However, a Home Office source criticized the proposal as impractical, arguing that the Conservative Party has failed to handle the asylum system effectively after years in power, during which time small boat crossings surged.

The source highlighted that the party had invested heavily in the unsuccessful Rwanda deportation scheme without meaningful improvements to the asylum process.

Under the existing ECHR framework, individuals retain the right to appeal their deportation to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, even if the UK Parliament enacts the proposed changes.

In related political discourse, internal conflicts have arisen within Reform UK, resulting in the suspension of MP Rupert Lowe amid serious allegations, including threats of physical violence towards the party chairman Zia Yusuf.

Lowe, who expressed discontent towards Reform's leadership, refuted the claims as malicious and unsubstantiated, asserting that they emerged shortly after he posed challenging questions about party direction.

Additionally, human rights advocacy continues amidst the detention of British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah in Egypt, where he has initiated a hunger strike in response to his mother's protest against his imprisonment.

His case has attracted international attention, highlighting ongoing concerns surrounding human rights practices in Egypt.

On domestic issues, pro-Palestine demonstrations have emerged in London, with significant police presence following restrictions imposed on planned rallies due to fears of disruption.

Negotiations are ongoing with a protester who has scaled the Elizabeth Tower, attracting both support and scrutiny over security measures within the parliamentary estate.