Because it signed and agreed to it. It is called honouring your promises.
Both nationals and visitors to the UK enjoy a range of rights laid out by Parliament in statute and by the Courts under the common law. Most relevantly the Human Rights Act 1998 goes some way to incorporating the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights into national law (obliging all public authorities, including the courts to act in concordance with those rights).
Two popular European courts are the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The ECJ is located in Luxembourg and the ECHR is located in Strasbourg. The ECHR is part of the Council of Europe (this is NOT the same as the European Union), and the ECJ is part of the European Union.
The court enforces the rules set out in the European convention on human rights
A. R. Mowbray has written: 'Cases and materials, and commentary on the European Convention on Human Rights' -- subject(s): Human rights, Cases 'The development of positive obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights by the European Court of Human Rights' -- subject(s): European Court of Human Rights, Human rights
The Human Rights Act was passed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 1998. It came into effect on October 2, 2000, and it incorporated the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, allowing individuals to seek justice in British courts for violations of these rights.
European Court of Human Rights building was created in 1994.
European Bar Human Rights Institute was created in 2001.
Inter-American Court of Human Rights was created on 1979-05-22.
The three general forms of supranational courts are international tribunals, regional courts, and hybrid courts. International tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court, address global issues like war crimes and human rights violations. Regional courts, like the European Court of Human Rights, focus on legal matters within specific geographic areas. Hybrid courts combine elements of domestic and international law to address particular cases, often in post-conflict settings.
The European convention on human rights is an international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe. It was signed in 1950, and effective from 1953.
There is no British equivalent to the European Convention on Human Rights, as the ECHR forms part of statutory law in the UK under the 'Human Rights Act 1998.'
International courts play a crucial role in the enforcement and promotion of human rights by interpreting and adjudicating cases related to human rights violations. They provide a platform for victims to seek justice and hold states accountable for breaches of international human rights laws. Additionally, these courts contribute to the development of human rights jurisprudence, influencing national legal systems and encouraging compliance with international standards. Their decisions also serve to raise awareness and foster dialogue on human rights issues globally.