4. Some legislation is introduced with the intention or the effect of enabling the United Kingdom to subscribe to international agreements or to incorporate their provisions on a statutory basis. For example, the Criminal Justice Act 1988 contained provisions on compensation for wrongful conviction, which secures the United Kingdom's compliance with article 14, paragraph 6, of the Covenant, and on the proscription of torture, following which the United Kingdom ratified the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 5. A further development during the last 12 years or so has been the increasing influence of the European Commission and Court of Human Rights and of judicial review in the domestic courts. The United Kingdom must abide by judgements of the European Court in cases to which it is party. The rulings CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 2 of the Court have had a considerable impact on United Kingdom law and practice, often giving increased priority or urgency to changes which were already under consideration. Sometimes the judgement of the Court has required the insertion of judicial procedures into what had previously been regarded as an administrative process where accountability was to Parliament through Ministers. Examples of Court decisions which have led to changes in United Kingdom law are those of Dudgeon on homosexuality in Northern Ireland and Abdulaziz. Balkandali and Cabales on sex discrimination in immigration rules. The Government routinely scrutinizes draft legislation and proposals for administrative change to see whether they are compatible with international human rights instruments to which the United Kingdom is party. 6. The case for more comprehensive human rights legislation has been argued at various times during the past 15 years. The incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights in United Kingdom domestic law has been the solution most often favoured; but neither of the two largest political parties 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of human rights legislation in the United Kingdom, specifically mentioning international agreements and the influence of the European Commission and Court of Human Rights. It also touches on the incorporation of human rights instruments into domestic law. These topics suggest a strong connection to the field of law and human rights, which is not directly related to economic or industrial development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education