European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 (No. 20 of 2003).

The European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003 aims to further implement the provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, established in Rome on November 4, 1950. The Act includes sections on the interpretation of laws and Convention provisions, ensuring that certain functions are performed in a manner compatible with the Convention, and the declaration of incompatibility. It also amends the Human Rights Commission Act 2000 and outlines expenses and commencement details. Additionally, the Act includes schedules detailing various protocols to the Convention, such as those concerning the abolition of the death penalty and securing certain rights and freedoms not already included in the Convention.