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European Roma Rights Centre and others v Immigration Officer at Prague Airport and Another: CA 20 May 2003

A scheme had been introduced to arrange pre-entry clearance for visitors to the United Kingdom by posting of immigration officers in the Czech Republic. The claimants argued that the system was discriminatory, because Roma visitors were now subjected to a much more rigorous examination than others, and also that the arrangement put the respondent in … Continue reading European Roma Rights Centre and others v Immigration Officer at Prague Airport and Another: CA 20 May 2003

Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

ECJ Opinion – Articles 18, 20 and 21 TFEU – Fundamental rights as general principles of European Union law – Article 7 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – European citizenship – Unemployment benefits – Child with the nationality of a Member State – Right of residence of parents who are … Continue reading Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

Fessal v Revenue and Customs (Income Tax/Corporation Tax : Human Rights): FTTTx 26 Apr 2016

FTTTx INCOME TAX – self-assessment – barrister – move from cash to true and fair basis – overpayment tax year between two underpayment tax years – tax paid twice on same profits – application of European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act 1998 – held Section 29 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 … Continue reading Fessal v Revenue and Customs (Income Tax/Corporation Tax : Human Rights): FTTTx 26 Apr 2016

Association For The Defence Of Human Rights In Romania-Helsinki Committee on behalf of Ionel Garcea v Romania: ECHR 24 Mar 2015

ECHR Article 34 Locus standi Standing of non-governmental organisation to lodge an application on behalf of deceased mentally-ill detainee Article 2 Article 2-1 Effective investigation Failure to conduct effective investigation into the death of mentally-ill detainee: violation Facts – The application was lodged by an NGO named the Association for the Defence of Human Rights … Continue reading Association For The Defence Of Human Rights In Romania-Helsinki Committee on behalf of Ionel Garcea v Romania: ECHR 24 Mar 2015

Child X (Residence and Contact- Rights of Media Attendance) (Rev 2): FD 14 Jul 2009

The father applied to the court to have the media excluded from the hearing into the residence and contact claims relating to his daughter. Held: It was for the party seeking such an order to justify it. In deciding whether or not to exclude the press in the welfare or privacy interests of a party … Continue reading Child X (Residence and Contact- Rights of Media Attendance) (Rev 2): FD 14 Jul 2009

The Christian Federation of Jehovah’s Witnesses of France v France: ECHR 6 Nov 2001

(Non-admissibility Decision) It was affirmed: ‘that Article 34 of the Convention requires that an individual applicant should claim to have been actually affected by the violation he alleges. That Article does not institute for individuals a kind of actio popularis for the interpretation of the Convention; it does not permit individuals to complain against a … Continue reading The Christian Federation of Jehovah’s Witnesses of France v France: ECHR 6 Nov 2001

Vatan v Russia: ECHR 7 Oct 2004

ECHR Judgment (Preliminary Objections) – Preliminary objection allowed (lack of victim status) – inadmissible.‘The Court recalls that the term ‘victim’ used in Art. 34 denotes the person directly affected by the act or omission which is at issue. It further recalls that accepting an application from a ‘person’ indirectly affected by the alleged violation will … Continue reading Vatan v Russia: ECHR 7 Oct 2004

Core Issues Trust v Transport for London: Admn 22 Mar 2013

The claimant sought judicial review of the decision made by TfL not to allow an advertisement on behalf of the Trust to appear on the outside of its buses. It was to read: ‘NOT GAY! EX-GAY, POST-GAY AND PROUD. GET OVER IT!’. The decision was said to be based on the resondent’s policies. The respondent … Continue reading Core Issues Trust v Transport for London: Admn 22 Mar 2013

Mamatkulov and Abdurasulovic v Turkey: ECHR 6 Feb 2003

A retrospective complaint of extradition to Uzbekistan was made. The applicants sought to resist their extradition from Turkey to Uzbekistan, saying they would be tortured. Held: Convention states must comply with orders made by the European Court of Human Rights. Turkey had failed to comply with interim measures ordered and was in breach of its … Continue reading Mamatkulov and Abdurasulovic v Turkey: ECHR 6 Feb 2003

Yam, Regina (on The Application of) v Central Criminal Court and Another: Admn 31 Oct 2014

The claimant had been convicted of murder after evidence was given in camera. He sought to apply to the ECHR challenging the fairness of the trial, arguing that he needed and shoudl be free to use the material given in camera. Held: The application for judicial review failed. Elias LJ, Hickinbottom J [2014] EWHC 3558 … Continue reading Yam, Regina (on The Application of) v Central Criminal Court and Another: Admn 31 Oct 2014

Yepishin v Russia (Legal Summary): ECHR 27 Jun 2013

Article 34Hinder the exercise of the right of petitionPrison administration’s refusal to pay postage for dispatch of prisoner’s letters to the European Court: no violationFacts – The applicant, who was serving a prison sentence in a correctional colony, complained that the colony authorities had refused to assist him with postage costs he could not afford … Continue reading Yepishin v Russia (Legal Summary): ECHR 27 Jun 2013

Wang Yam, Regina (on The Application of) v Central Criminal Court and Another: SC 16 Dec 2015

The appellant was to apply to the ECHR challenge the fairness of his trial because it was held partially in camera. The UK resisted this application. The appellant sought to be permitted in his response to disclose and refer to contents of the evidence given in camera. The Supreme Court was now asked whether the … Continue reading Wang Yam, Regina (on The Application of) v Central Criminal Court and Another: SC 16 Dec 2015

QD and AH (Iraq) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 24 Jun 2009

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

Savitskiy v Russia: ECHR 8 Nov 2022

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

Zielinski, Pradal, Gonzalez and Others v France: ECHR 8 Jun 2011

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

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 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

Mk v Hungary: ECHR 9 Jun 2020

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

Ferrazzini v Italy: ECHR 12 Jul 2001

(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

Loste v France: ECHR 3 Nov 2022

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

Lysak v Ukraine: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

Eon v France (Note): ECHR 14 Mar 2013

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

Zulufoiu v Romania: ECHR 9 Jun 2020

ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : Fourth Section Committee ECHR Judgment : Right to a fair trial : Fourth Section Committee Citations: 66110/13, [2020] ECHR 419, [2020] ECHR 436 Links: Bailii, Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 December 2022; Ref: scu.651345

Suzen v Turkey: ECHR 9 Jun 2020

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

P, Regina (On the Application of) v HM Coroner for the District Of Avon: Admn 5 Mar 2009

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

Z and T v United Kingdom: ECHR 28 Feb 2006

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

Gaggl v Austria: ECHR 8 Nov 2022

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

Lapsa v Latvia: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

Tucs v Latvia: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

Mamaladze v Georgia: ECHR 3 Nov 2022

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

Dahan v France: ECHR 3 Nov 2022

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

Nicholds and others v Security Industry Authority: Admn 19 Jul 2006

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

Mushynskyy v Ukraine: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

Bierski v Poland: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

Crowter and Another, Rex (on The Application of) v The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: CA 25 Nov 2022

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

O’Connor v Bar Standards Board: SC 6 Dec 2017

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

MT And Others v Sweden: ECHR 20 Oct 2022

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

MB (Somalia) v Entry Clearance Officer: CA 20 Feb 2008

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

Regina (Mudie and Another) v Dover Magistrates’ Court and Another: CA 4 Feb 2003

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

Xenofontos and Others v Cyprus: ECHR 25 Oct 2022

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

T, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice and Another: Admn 3 May 2013

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

Weber and Saravia v Germany: ECHR 29 Jun 2006

(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

A, X and Y, and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 25 Oct 2002

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

Scholes v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 17 Oct 2006

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

EM (Lebanon) v Secretary of State for the Home Dept: CA 21 Nov 2006

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

Sevinc And Others v Turkiye: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

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

Rohlena v The Czech Republic: ECHR 18 Apr 2013

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

Brough v The United Kingdom: ECHR 16 Jan 2013

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