There can be no backsliding on human rights – Kathleen Funchion MEP

Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has said there can be no backsliding on human rights when it comes to the development of closer cooperation between Britain and the European Union.

MEP Funchion was speaking at the meeting of the Parliamentary Partnership Assembly between the European Parliament and Westminster.

MEP Funchion said:

“Compliance with international norms on human rights is essential for the development of closer cooperation between Britain and the EU, and this Assembly must work towards that endeavour.

“We may have a new British government, but many of the old issues still remain regarding addressing legacy.

“MEPs from across the political spectrum must make it clear that there can be no backsliding on human rights. The EU institutions, the Irish government and MEPs must work to ensure the British government not only upholds its obligations in regards to human rights, but also to ensure it addresses issues pertaining to legacy so that victims of the conflict and their families can have access to justice.”