The charter records existing rights; it does not create new rights. It is clear that the UK does not have an opt-out on the charter of fundamental rights, which binds European institutions and is an important, progressive move.
European Union (Amendment) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 January 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Amendment) Bill.
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2007-08
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