In Europe, significant discussions are set to commence regarding potential changes to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) concerning migration policies. British Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been vocal in urging European leaders to modernize the ECHR to effectively address the issue of illegal migration. Critics, including more than 175 organizations in the UK, have warned against weakening universal rights and specifically against the dilution of torture protections, emphasizing the importance of maintaining these safeguards on Human Rights Day. Celebrity figures like Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley have also joined the call to uphold protections against torture. The ongoing debates highlight a tension between border security measures and the commitment to human rights standards across Europe.