The Prime Minister is trying to push through reforms of the European Court of Human Rights over fears it has too many powers allowing it to overrule national governments. In a speech to the Strasbourg assembly, Mr Cameron said the whole concept of human rights laws was in danger of becoming "distorted" and "discredited" because of the court's decisions. "We need to work together to make sure that the court remains true to its original intention to uphold the Convention (on human rights) and prevent the abuse of human rights." He added: "the ability of the court to play this vital role is under threat." Mr Cameron's comments come just a week after the European Court of Human Rights ruled that radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada cannot be deported for fear he will not get a fair trial in Jordan.
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