If a court believes that an Act of Parliament conflicts with the rights enshrined in the ECHR it can issue a declaration of ...

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If a court believes that an Act of Parliament conflicts with the rights enshrined in the ECHR it can issue a declaration of incompatibility. This means that the court is stating that the legislation cannot coexist with the rights protected by the ECHR. However, the declaration does not directly impact the validity of the legislation, and it is up to Parliament to decide whether to amend or repeal the relevant law.

If a Court Believes That an Act of Parliament Conflicts