What were the two primary reasons given by Lord Irvine (2004) for the European Convention on Human Rights to take half a century be incorporated into British domestic law via the Human Rights Act 1998?

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Lord Irvine argued that democracy and political accountability were seen as sufficient protections for citizens' rights, and incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into British law was resisted because it was believed to undermine parliamentary sovereignty.

What Were the Two Primary Reasons Given by Lord Irvine