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The European Convention on Human Rights is a pan-European treaty, drafted by a committee of...

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Image title: The European Convention on Human Rights is a pan-European treaty, drafted by a committee of the Council of Europe in which the British Conservative politician and lawyer, David Maxwell Fyfe (d. 1967), played an instrumental role. Ratified in 1950 and in force since 1953, the Convention provides the first collective commitment of states to comply with the obligations outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Certain of its statements, though distilled through time, relate to key clauses in Magna Carta. For example, Articles 5 and 6(1) of the Convention, which address individual freedoms and legal rights, reassert principles found in clauses 39-40 of the 1215 Magna Carta. The Convention states that, 'Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his liberty save "¦ in accordance with a procedure prescribed by law'. The Convention established the European Court of Human Rights which enforces its terms.
Location: British Library, London, UK

Image description: European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. London: H.M. Stationery Office, 1953 Source/Shelfmark: B.S. Ref 1 (UK Cmd 8969 Treaty Series, no. 71, vol. XXIX.89
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: 20th century / legal concept / human rights / event / events / legacy / british library exhibitions / magna carta exhibition / political / liberty / political concept / political beliefs / magna carta anniversary / british library exhibition / politics / law

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