Compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights
The Government considers that the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act is compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights ("ECHR"). Accordingly, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport, has made a statement under section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 to this effect. Further explanation of key human rights issues is provided below. References to articles are to articles of the ECHR.