Hudoc Judgment (Merits and just satisfaction) Violation of Art. 3 with regard to body search; No violation of Art. 3 with regard to other complaints; Violation of Art. 8; No violation of Art. 34; Non-pecuniary . .
Judges: Sedley, Longmore, Maurice Kay LJJ Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 620, [2009] INLR 514, [2010] Imm AR 132, C5/2008/1706, C5/2009/0251 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights 2 3, Directive 2004/83/EC Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Examined – Elgafaji and Elgafaji v Staatssecretaris van Justitie ECJ 17-Feb-2009 Europa (Grand Chamber) Directive 2004/83/EC – Minimum … Continue reading QD and AH (Iraq) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 24 Jun 2009
Citations: 19162/03, [2009] ECHR 1033 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.347682
Citations: 18345/03, [2007] ECHR 1129 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.263441
ECHR Judgment : Article 10 – Freedom of expression-{general} : Third Section Committee Citations: 35839/13, [2022] ECHR 928 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.682634
Citations: 45334/06 HEDEC, [2012] ECHR 2072, [2013] ECHR 230 Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.468755
Citations: 34173/96, [1999] ECHR 108, 24846/94, 34165/96, [2011] ECHR 1257 Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Citing: See Also – Zielinski v France ECHR 28-Oct-1999 Hudoc The applicants challenged a retrospective change in employment law under article 6(1). Held: The court stated that while in principle the legislature is … Continue reading Zielinski, Pradal, Gonzalez and Others v France: ECHR 8 Jun 2011
Hudoc The applicants challenged a retrospective change in employment law under article 6(1). Held: The court stated that while in principle the legislature is not precluded in civil matters from adopting new retrospective provisions to regulate rights arising under existing laws, the principle of the rule of law and the notion of fair trial enshrined … Continue reading Zielinski v France: ECHR 28 Oct 1999
ECHR Judgment : Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 31820/18, [2020] ECHR 393 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.651344
ECHR Judgment : Right to liberty and security : Fourth Section Committee ECHR Judgment : Right to liberty and security : Fourth Section Committee Citations: 46783/14, [2020] ECHR 417, [2020] ECHR 434 Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.651329
ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : Third Section Committee Citations: 60908/12, [2020] ECHR 387 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.651343
(Grand Chamber) The court had to decide whether tax proceedings brought by the state against an individual involved the determination of a civil right within the meaning of article 6(1). It was argued by the Government that the existence of an individual’s tax obligation to pay tax belonged exclusively to the realm of public law … Continue reading Ferrazzini v Italy: ECHR 12 Jul 2001
ECHR Judgment : Article 13+3 – Right to an effective remedy : Fifth Section Citations: 59227/12, [2022] ECHR 923 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.682347
ECHR Judgment : : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 52299/14, [2022] ECHR 913 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.682341
ECHR – Information Note Citations: 26118/10, [2013] ECHR 1346 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.682589
ECHR Judgment : Freedom of expression-{general} : Third Section Citations: 42182/11, [2020] ECHR 377 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651341
ECHR Judgment : Protection of property : First Section Committee Citations: 6161/13, [2020] ECHR 389 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651342
ECHR Judgment : Freedom of assembly and association : Second Section Committee ECHR Judgment : Freedom of assembly and association : Second Section Committee Citations: 58418/10, [2020] ECHR 420, [2020] ECHR 437 Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651340
ECHR Judgment : Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 5276/13, [2020] ECHR 388 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651334
ECHR Judgment : Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Citations: 15343/15, [2020] ECHR 383 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651304
ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : First Section Citations: 71034/13, [2020] ECHR 385 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651307
ECHR Judgment : Article 10 – Freedom of expression-{general} : Second Section Committee Citations: 41982/10, [2018] ECHR 975 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.631234
The deceased was found suspended by a sheet in her prison cell. The jury found accidental death, not being satisfied that she was not issuing a cry for help. The family appealed saying that the jury had not been directed that they could provide a narrative verdict to explain further their conclusions. Held: The jury … Continue reading P, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the District Of Avon: Admn 5 Mar 2009
The applicants were Christian Pakistanis. Their asylum claims having failed, they feared that if returned to Pakistan, they would be persecuted, and asked for their article 9 rights, saying that the flagrant denial test should not be applied, as this would fail to respect the primacy of the applicants’ religious rights. Held: The argument was … Continue reading Z and T v United Kingdom: ECHR 28 Feb 2006
ECHR Judgment : Remainder inadmissible : Fourth Section Citations: 63950/19, [2022] ECHR 934 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.682603
ECHR Judgment : Article 2 – Right to life : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 57444/19, [2022] ECHR 909 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.682340
ECHR Judgment : Article 6 – Right to a fair trial : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 31876/15, [2022] ECHR 914 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.682344
Citations: [2022] NIQB 42 Links: Bailii Statutes: Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 6(1), European Convention on Human Rights 8 Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland Human Rights, Damages Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.683448
ECHR Judgment : No Article 6 – Right to a fair trial : Fifth Section Citations: 9487/19, [2022] ECHR 922 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.682348
ECHR Judgment : No Article 6 – Right to a fair trial : Fifth Section Citations: 32314/14, [2022] ECHR 924 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.682346
ECHR Judgment : Right to respect for private and family life : Fifth Section Citations: 48534/10, [2020] ECHR 326 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.651040
ECHR Judgment : Right to respect for private and family life : Fourth Section Committee Citations: 39638/15, [2020] ECHR 351 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.651034
ECHR Judgment : Right to liberty and security : Second Section Citations: 4048/09, [2020] ECHR 347 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.651007
ECHR Judgment : Prohibition of torture : Third Section Citations: 17054/08, [2020] ECHR 348 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.651004
ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : Third Section Citations: 48297/15, [2020] ECHR 342 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.651003
ECHR Judgment : Freedom of expression-{general} : Second Section Committee Citations: 24227/09, [2020] ECHR 349 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.650986
Application for judicial review of, in substance, the licensing criteria prepared and published by the Defendant, the Security Industry Authority. The applicants were door supervisors refused licenses for previous convictions. Judges: Kenneth Parker QC J Citations: [2006] EWHC Admin 1792, [2006] EWHC 1792 (Admin), [2007] 1 WLR 2067, [2007] ICR 1076 Links: Bailii Statutes: Private … Continue reading Nicholds and others v Security Industry Authority: Admn 19 Jul 2006
ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 27182/16, [2022] ECHR 915 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: scu.682343
ECHR Judgment : Prohibition of discrimination : Second Section Citations: 34168/11, [2020] ECHR 344 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.651029
ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : Third Section Citations: 48781/12, [2020] ECHR 340 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.651017
ECHR Judgment : Struck out of the list : Grand Chamber Citations: 22854/20, [2022] ECHR 925 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.682349
Citations: 40573/08 – Committee Judgment, [2014] ECHR 1340 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 30 November 2022; Ref: scu.539475
Citations: 33954/05 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 1207 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 30 November 2022; Ref: scu.518834
ECHR Judgment : Preliminary objection dismissed : First Section Citations: 46342/19, [2022] ECHR 912 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 30 November 2022; Ref: scu.682337
The claimant, who suffered Down’s Syndrome, complained that the 1967 Act as amended unlawfully discriminated against her and those like her. Judges: Lord Justice Underhill (Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)) Lady Justice Thirlwall And Lord Justice Peter Jackson Citations: [2022] EWCA Civ 1559 Links: Bailii, Judiciary, Judiciary Summary Statutes: Abortion Act 1967 … Continue reading Crowter and Another, Rex (on The Application of) v The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: CA 25 Nov 2022
The claimant barrister complained of the manner of conduct of the disciplinary proceedings brought against her. She had been cleared of any breach of the Bar Code of Conduct, but her claim was then ruled out of time under section 7(5)(a), time having begun on the initial ruling against her. Held: The appeal succeeded. The … Continue reading O’Connor v Bar Standards Board: SC 6 Dec 2017
ECHR Judgment : No Article 8 – Right to respect for private and family life : First Section Citations: 22105/18, [2022] ECHR 916 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 27 November 2022; Ref: scu.682342
Citations: 13448/07, [2010] ECHR 1509 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 26 November 2022; Ref: scu.425443
Questions as to the proper interpretation of para 317(i) of the Immigration Rules (‘the Rules’) and the application of articles 8 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights (‘the Convention’) to that paragraph Citations: [2008] EWCA Civ 102, [2008] Imm AR 490, [2008] INLR 590 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Immigration, Human … Continue reading MB (Somalia) v Entry Clearance Officer: CA 20 Feb 2008
The applicants wished to challenge the confiscation of their goods by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise on their return to Dover. They appealed the refusal of Legal Aid. Held: The Convention guaranteed the right to legal assistance for someone charged with a criminal offence and who could not afford representation, but these condemnation proceedings … Continue reading Regina (Mudie and Another) v Dover Magistrates’ Court and Another: CA 4 Feb 2003
ECHR Judgment : No Article 6 – Right to a fair trial : Third Section Citations: 68725/16, [2022] ECHR 918 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 24 November 2022; Ref: scu.682345
Citations: 39951/08 (Judgment (Merits and Just Satisfaction) : Court (Third Section)), [2015] ECHR 945 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 23 November 2022; Ref: scu.554341
The claimant, a 15 year old boy,alleged that his detention in the cells at a Magistrates court when facing a charge of breach of bail conditions was a breach of his human rights and under the 1933 and 2010 Acts. Held: In the particular circumstances there was a breach of the 1933 Act, but not … Continue reading T, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice and Another: Admn 3 May 2013
Claim for widow’s benefit Judges: Lech Garlicki, P Citations: 36534/04, [2009] ECHR 426 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 23 November 2022; Ref: scu.317918
(Admissibility) ‘The first applicant is a freelance journalist who works for various German and foreign newspapers, radio and television stations on a regular basis. In particular, she investigates matters that are subject to the surveillance of the Federal Intelligence Service, notably armaments, preparations for war, drug and arms trafficking and money laundering. In order to … Continue reading Weber and Saravia v Germany: ECHR 29 Jun 2006
The applicant challenged regulations brought in by the respondent providing for foreigners suspected of terrorism to be detained where a British national suspect would not have been detained. The respondent had issued a derogation from the Convention for this purpose. Held: The people detained were those who could not be returned to their own country … Continue reading A, X and Y, and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 25 Oct 2002
The deceased had committed suicide whilst in prison. The judge had requested that prison should be told of the risk of self harm. The mother appealed refusal of the judge to grant a judicial review of the Home Secretary’s refusal to grant, as requested by the coroner. A public inquiry into the pre-sentence exercise, the … Continue reading Scholes v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 17 Oct 2006
ECHR Judgment : Article 10 – Freedom of expression-{general} : Second Section Committee Citations: 63465/12, [2018] ECHR 976 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 20 November 2022; Ref: scu.631254
ECHR Judgment : Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 – Protection of property : Third Section Citations: 79177/16, [2020] ECHR 134 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 19 November 2022; Ref: scu.649681
The asylum applicant said that if she was returned to her home country, she would be judged under Sharia law, and would thereby lose custody of her son, and this would deny her her right to family life. Held: Any such loss would not be complete. She would retain visitation rights, and therefore the article … Continue reading EM (Lebanon) v Secretary of State for the Home Dept: CA 21 Nov 2006
ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Second Section Committee Citations: 63634/16, [2022] ECHR 900 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 18 November 2022; Ref: scu.681865
Citations: 23416/06 – Committee Judgment, [2013] ECHR 380 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472985
Citations: 26419/10 – Chamber Judgment (French Text), [2013] ECHR 340 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472713
Citations: 19522/09 – Chamber Judgment (French Text), [2013] ECHR 341 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472705
Citations: 45823/08 – Chamber Judgment (French Text, [2013] ECHR 345 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472704
Citations: 27353/09 – Chamber Judgment (French Text), [2013] ECHR 344 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472702
Citations: 7075/10 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 346 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472697
Citations: 67474/11 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 342 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472699
Citations: 42977/04 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 348 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472703
Citations: 42224/04 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 347 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472711
Citations: 59552/08 – Chamber Judgment (French Text), [2013] ECHR 343 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Cited by: See Also – Rohlena v The Czech Republic ECHR 27-Jan-2015 ECHR Article 7 Article 7-1 Heavier penalty Nullum crimen sine lege Conviction for ‘continuing’ offence comprising acts committed before it was introduced in the Criminal … Continue reading Rohlena v The Czech Republic: ECHR 18 Apr 2013
Citations: 41416/06 – Chamber Judgment, [2013] ECHR 349 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472707
Citations: 23456/04 – Chamber Judgment (French Text), [2013] ECHR 338 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 17 November 2022; Ref: scu.472616
The claimant said that he had been labelled a trouble maker and his details placed on a database made available to companies who subscribed so that they would avoid hiring him. Citations: 52962/11 – Communicated Case, [2013] ECHR 336 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights, Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 … Continue reading Brough v The United Kingdom: ECHR 16 Jan 2013
ECHR Article 6Criminal proceedingsArticle 6-1Criminal chargeFair hearingAssize court judgment containing statement of reasons for jury’s guilty verdict: violation; no violation[This summary also covers the judgment in the case of Agnelet v. France, no. 61198/08, 10 January 2013]Facts – In Agnelet, the applicant was sentenced in 2007 by the Assize Court to twenty years’ imprisonment for … Continue reading Legillon v France: ECHR 10 Jan 2013
ECHR Judgment : Article 6 – Right to a fair trial : Second Section Committee Citations: 34882/12, [2020] ECHR 209 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.649741
ECHR Article 3Degrading treatmentStructural problems resulting in prisoner suffering from mental disorders being held for more than fifteen years in prison psychiatric wing with no hope of change or appropriate medical care: violationFacts – In February 1978 a Criminal Court judgment ruled that the applicant, who had raped his underage sisters, was not criminally responsible … Continue reading Claes v Belgium: ECHR 10 Jan 2013
Article 6Criminal proceedingsArticle 6-1Criminal chargeFair hearingAssize court judgment containing statement of reasons for jury’s guilty verdict: violation; no violation[This summary also covers the judgment in the case of Legillon v. France, no. 53406/10, 10 January 2013]Facts – In Agnelet, the applicant was sentenced in 2007 by the Assize Court to twenty years’ imprisonment for murder. … Continue reading Agnelet v France: ECHR 10 Jan 2013
ECHR Article 10-1Freedom of expressionConviction of photographers for copyright infringement through publication on the Internet of photographs of fashion show: no violationARTICLE 10Freedom of expressionno violationFacts – The applicants are fashion photographers. Accredited by the French designers’ federation Federation francaise de la couture for different fashion publications, they were invited by various fashion houses to … Continue reading Ashby Donald And Others v France: ECHR 10 Jan 2013
Citations: 49734/12 – HECOM, [2013] ECHR 202 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights, Immigration, Family Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.471844
Citations: 22077/10 – HEJUD (French Text), [2013] ECHR 180 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.471346
The prisoners appealed saying that the whole life terms set on the imposition of a life sentence for murder were a breach of their human rights. Held: The continued detention of three defendants who had been made subject to a whole life tariff did not violate Article 3 because the ‘requirements of punishment and deterrence … Continue reading Vinter, Bamber And Moore v The United Kingdom: ECHR 17 Jan 2012
Citations: 2834/06 – HEJUD, [2013] ECHR 153 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.471035
Citations: 25368/10 – HEJUD, [2013] ECHR 164 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.471034
ECHR Judgment : Preliminary objection dismissed : Third Section Citations: 34085/17, [2022] ECHR 901 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.681863
Referral to Grand Chamber Judges: Josep Casadevall, P Citations: 23459/03, [2010] ECHR 1998 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Citing: See Also – Bayatyan v Armenia ECHR 27-Oct-2009 The claimant was a Jehovah’s Witness and accordingly a pacifist. He complained of being obliged to undertake military service. No alternative service was offered. He … Continue reading Bayatyan v Armenia: ECHR 10 May 2010
(Grand Chamber) The applicant was a practising Jehovah’s Witness and a conscientious objector. He said that his conviction for refusing to serve in the army had violated his right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. That complaint had been rejected. Held: (Gyulumyan dissenting) There had been a violation of the applicant’s article 9 rights. … Continue reading Bayatyan v Armenia: ECHR 7 Jul 2011
Citations: 12825/02, [2006] ECHR 654, [2011] ECHR 2146, [2011] ECHR 2187 Links: Worldlii, Bailii, Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.243934
The applicant was a discretionary life prisoner compulsorily detained in a mental hospital. His tariff had now expired. If not detained under the 1983 Act he would now be entitled to a review. He argued that there should be a joint hearing. Held: There is no necessary breach of the requirement of a speedy hearing … Continue reading P, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 11 Dec 2003
Citations: 19634/07 – HEJUD, [2012] ECHR 2081 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.468743
Citations: 33347/07 – HEJUD, [2013] ECHR 1 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.468735
Citations: 41662/05 – HEJUD, [2013] ECHR 3 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.468734
ECHR Article 8-1 Respect for private life Forced administration of therapeutic drugs in mental institution: violation Article 5 Article 5-1-e Persons of unsound mind Forced confinement in a mental institution: violationFacts – The applicant, a paediatrician, was arrested in October 2004 in connection with criminal proceedings that had been brought against her after she allegedly … Continue reading X v Finland: ECHR 3 Jul 2012
The claimant complains about the police’s continued retention of information relating to him on the Police National Computer, retention which is said to be in breach of his rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Judges: Richards LJ, Ouseley J Citations: [2012] EWHC 3430 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales … Continue reading V, Regina (on The Application of) v Commissioner of Police for The City of London: Admn 14 Nov 2012
Citations: 34386/04 – HEJUD, [2012] ECHR 2005 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.467027
ECHR Article 3 Torture Alleged complicity in practice of rendition of persons to secret detention sites at which illegal interrogation methods were employed: communicated Effective investigation Alleged failure to acknowledge and investigate details of ill-treatment and enforced disappearance: communicated [This summary also covers the communicated case of Al Nashiri v. Romania, no. 33234/12.] The applicant, … Continue reading Al Nashiri v Poland: ECHR 10 Jul 2012
ECHR Judgment : Preliminary objection dismissed : Fourth Section Citations: 58342/15, [2022] ECHR 768 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 11 November 2022; Ref: scu.681665
ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Third Section Committee Citations: 76344/12, [2022] ECHR 824 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 10 November 2022; Ref: scu.681643
The applicant had sought and been accepted for emergency housing assistance, but having refused the accomodation offered, and the Authority said that it had fulfilled its duty to her. Citations: 40378/10 – HECOM, [2012] ECHR 1969 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Citing: Cited – Tsfayo v The United Kingdom ECHR 14-Nov-2006 The … Continue reading Ali v The United Kingdom: ECHR 7 Nov 2012
ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 23534/20, [2022] ECHR 782 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.681672