BBC Radio 4 - The Today Programme

Also on Thursday I appeared on BBC Radio 4's The Today Programme to outline my views on the European Court of Human Rights ruling that the UK ban on prisoner voting was unlawful. Later in the day I participated in the House of Commons debate on the ruling. As I argued in the debate, while I recognise the valid reasons for giving prisoners the vote (such as being part of their rehabilitation process), I believe that this is an issue for the British Parliament to decide on and not the European Court, which is becoming too involved in matters that extend beyond its mandate. I was delighted that the motion opposing the plans to give prisoners the vote was passed by an overwhelming majority and I believe it clearly expresses the country's opposition to the European Court. For more on my speech please visit: http://www.claireperry.org.uk/claire's-news/news-items-_-further-detail

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