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Sun, 14 May 2006 10:15
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LONDON - David Cameron has said that he will scrap the Human Rights Act after the case of 9 Afghan hijackers who was granted asylum following a high court decision.
"It is wrong to undermine public safety by allowing the human rights of dangerous criminals to fly in the face of common sense," Cameron said in an interview to The Sun. "The government's attitude has been complacent. It refuses to recognize that the problem is compounded by the interpretation of the European Convention and the passage of the Government's own Human Rights Act." Downing Street responded by saying that the Prime Minister was prepared to have a long hard look at the Act.
"These are matters which, in particular cases, are being tested before the courts, and the Prime Minister has made clear his determination to do everything possible to ensure that public safety and public concerns are addressed," a spokesman said. Cameron was in no mood to be placated though.
"In too many cases if has become close to impossible to deport foreign nationals that may pose a threat to the UK. It is wrong to undermine public safety by allowing the human rights of dangerous criminals to fly in the face of common sense," he said.
The nine Afghans in question had hijacked a Boeing 727 in February 2000 and forced the plane to land at Stansted in Essex. They were reportedly fleeing from the oppressive Taliban regime.
Mr Cameron's spokesman said that if necessary, he was willing to withdraw Britain temporarily from the Convention, "If we found there was still a problem with the European Convention, then we would have to look at that. David has made clear that if it proves necessary in the long run, he is willing to temporarily withdraw Britain from the Convention so we can negotiate appropriate derogations," he said.
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