Politicians say ECHR out of date while opponents argue human rights at risk.Twenty-seven European nations that are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) want the treaty changed to restrict migration.Opponents say altering it will weaken fundamental human rights protections in place for years.So what are the arguments?Presenter: Adrian FinighanGuests:Michael O’Flaherty – Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights and former director of the European Union Fundamental Rights AgencyJennifer Nader – Cofounder of the Compassion in Politics think tank in LondonMichael McDowell – Senator in Ireland’s parliament and former deputy prime minister and minister for justicePublished On 12 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share
