The European Convention on Human Rights is a pan-European treaty; drafted by a committee of the Council of Europe in which the British Conservative politician and lawyer; David Maxwell Fyfe (d. 1967); played an instrumental role. Ratified in 1950 and in force since 1953; the Convention provides the first collective commitment of states to comply with the obligations outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Certain of its statements; though distilled through time; relate to key clauses in Magna Carta. For example; Articles 5 and 6 (1) of the Convention; which address individual freedoms and legal rights; reassert principles found in clauses 39-40 of the1215 Magna Carta. The Convention states that; 鈥楨veryone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his liberty save 鈥?in accordance with a procedure prescribed by law.' The Convention establishedthe European Court of Human Rights which enforces its terms.London: H.M. Stationery Office; 1953.From: European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.B.S. Ref 1 (UK Cmd 8969 Treaty Series; no. 71; vol. XXIX. 89London; British Library.