Law firms ‘More of a PR stunt than a constitutional milestone’: Government backtracks on withdrawal from ECHR Kathryn McCann · 2 December 2015 · 3 min read Legal affairs Europe The Conservative government has backtracked on any planned withdrawal from key provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) through the new draft UK Bill of Rights, while delaying consultation on the proposed law.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryWitness training: Fail to prepare, prepare to failLaw firmsTom Baker26 Aug 2022Sponsored briefing: The award-winning real estate lawyers offering flexible support to legal teamsCo-publishingGuest Blog29 Oct 2021‘Drive long-lasting change’: Professionals urged to take part in survey on law and mental healthLaw firmsThomas Alan3 Dec 2020Weil expands in Germany with antitrust heavyweights from White & Case and LathamLaw firmsKate Peacock21 Apr 2026‘We see more of the market than any other firm’ – why Latham’s City finance team wants to have it allLaw firmsWill Lewallen17 Apr 2026Linklaters closes Hamburg office amid plans to refocus German operationsLaw firmsKate Peacock16 Apr 2026Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025