What's happened
Owen Paterson has lodged a formal complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (EHCR), claiming that the parliamentary lobbying investigation that led him to resign breached his human rights.
Why it matters
The case highlights the issue of lobbying and the potential for conflicts of interest in politics. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the parliamentary standards watchdog and the need for reform in this area.
What the papers say
The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, Politico, Sky News, BBC News
How we got here
Owen Paterson resigned as the MP for North Shropshire in November 2021, after being found to have lobbied the government on behalf of two companies that were paying him more than £100,000 a year. The government performed a U-turn following widespread public outcry and Mr Paterson resigned, while continuing to deny wrongdoing. Paterson has now lodged a formal complaint with the European Court of Human Rights (EHCR), claiming that the parliamentary lobbying investigation that led him to resign breached his human rights.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or Britain, is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of the European mainland.
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The European Court of Human Rights, frequently referred to as the Strasbourg Court, is a supranational or international court established by the European Convention on Human Rights.