Charter win sets bar for civil, political, social and economic rights

Liberal Democrats have voted with a majority of cross-party Peers in the House of Lords to inflict another defeat on the government.  An amendment to retain the Charter of Fundamental Rights in UK law was successfully moved and is the third defeat for the government in the EU (Withdrawal) Bill in the House of Lords at Report Stage. Commenting on the victory, Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords, Lord Newby said:    “The Charter of Fundamental Rights has been a key component of EU law since 2000 and has set the bar on civil, political, social and economic rights. “The UK’s continued use of this piece of legislation shows the rest of the world that we are still committed to the highest standards on human rights and the principles of the Charter going forward.”