Victims of significant institutional injustices in the UK have come together to urge government officials not to dismantle crucial human rights safeguards. Families impacted by various high-profile scandals including Grenfell, Hillsborough, infected blood, Windrush, and Covid-related losses have penned a compelling letter emphasizing the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). They emphasized that the ECHR played a pivotal role in exposing state cover-ups and failures, providing a platform to demand answers, seek accountability, and challenge authority. The letter underscored that withdrawing from the ECHR, a treaty in place since 1950 with Winston Churchill’s support, would be a disservice to those who depend on its protections. Notable signatories to the letter include advocacy groups like Grenfell United, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, and legal figures associated with high-profile cases. The push to exit the ECHR has been a point of contention, with Reform UK and the Tory Party advocating for withdrawal while Labour opposes such a move. Despite a recent defeat of a Bill proposing the UK’s exit from the ECHR, the debate continues with contrasting views on the implications of such a decision. Critics argue that the ECHR is crucial for holding those in power accountable and providing justice in cases of abuse and cover-ups, cautioning against weakening its provisions.