Fundamental rights and fundamental fears

What would Brexit mean for the protection of fundamental rights in the UK? This was the subject of the sixth hearing of the LSE Commission on the Future of Britain in Europe, which took place on 25 February, convened by Dr Jo Murkens and dedicated to the memory of the late Maurice Fraser. The main narrative which emerged from the very rich discussion of this hearing – a discussion involving politicians, academics, practitioners, and activists – was one of caution: that there needs to be careful thinking (and rethinking) on both sides of the debate because of what is at stake: fundamental rights. Jo Murkens and Sarah Trotter report on the discussion.