In fact the ECHR has less legal power than first appears. International treaties are difficult to enforce, and the court cannot force Britain to change its laws even now.

实际上，相较于echr的首次亮相，如今它拥有的法律权力弱了很多，国际条约难以强制执行，即使现在法院也不能强制英国改变它的法律。

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Ms. Rosander conceded that a potential appeal to the ECHR could delay the extradition process further.

WSJ: U.K. Court Backs Assange Extradition

Not complying with the ECHR could lead to thousands of compensation claims by prisoners.

BBC: European court adjourns prisoner voting case

The Council of Europe - the body that oversees the ECHR - is more specific.

BBC: Votes for prisoners - opening the door?