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Adeojo and Another v Regina: CACD 6 Feb 2013

The defendants appealed against their convictions for murder saying that the court should not have relied upon hearsay evidence. A witness had refused to give evidence, but his earlier evidnece was used. Held: The appeals failed. The judge had acted properly in that when considering the exercise of his judgment under section 78 of the … Continue reading Adeojo and Another v Regina: CACD 6 Feb 2013

P, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Admn 11 Dec 2003

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

Ibrahim Gurkan v Turkey (CLIN): ECHR 3 Jul 2012

ECHR Article 6 Criminal proceedings Article 6-1 Impartial tribunal Independent tribunal Participation of serving military officer in military criminal court: violation Facts – In 2008 a military prosecutor filed an indictment against the applicant, who at the time was serving in the Turkish Navy, for wilfully disobeying a superior. A military criminal court composed of … Continue reading Ibrahim Gurkan v Turkey (CLIN): ECHR 3 Jul 2012

Sengul And Others v Turkiye: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 – Protection of property : Second Section Committee Citations: 10596/13, [2022] ECHR 898 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.681864

MF (Article 8 – New Rules) Nigeria: UTIAC 31 Oct 2012

UTIAC Prior to the new immigration rules (HC 194) introduced on 9 July 2012, cases involving Article 8 ECHR ordinarily required a two-stage assessment: (1) first to assess whether the decision appealed against was in accordance with the immigration rules; (2) second to assess whether the decision was contrary to the appellant’s Article 8 rights.The … Continue reading MF (Article 8 – New Rules) Nigeria: UTIAC 31 Oct 2012

Morck Jensen v Denmark: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : No Article 7 – No punishment without law : Second Section Citations: 60785/19, [2022] ECHR 906 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.681862

Moral And Others v Turkiye: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Second Section Committee Citations: 49867/17, [2022] ECHR 902 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.681861

Moamer v Bulgaria: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 – Protection of property : Fourth Section Committee Citations: 40124/19, [2022] ECHR 897 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 07 November 2022; Ref: scu.681860

Webb, Perks v Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council: LRA 5 May 2011

LRA Easements and Profits A Prendre – Applicants held to have acquired a right of way by lost modern grant and under the Prescription Act 1832, the user having been acquiesced in at latest from 1984, following the Applicants’ decision to ignore an offer of a limited licence to use the route. Subsequent correspondence from … Continue reading Webb, Perks v Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council: LRA 5 May 2011

Stokes v The United Kingdom: ECHR 18 Oct 2012

The applicant complained of the failure to protect her article 8 rights. As a traveller and heavily pregnant she had been obliged to vacate her temporary pitch. Citations: 65819/10 – HECOM, [2012] ECHR 1862 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights, Housing, Land Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.465579

Gabidullin And Others v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Third Section Committee Citations: 34253/18, [2022] ECHR 863 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.681668

Mayakov v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Third Section Committee Citations: 28295/20, [2022] ECHR 886 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.681706

Pidgurskiy v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 53624/18, [2022] ECHR 867 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 06 November 2022; Ref: scu.681724

In re E (Minors) (Residence Orders: Imposition of Conditions): CA 30 Apr 1997

A residence order can not be accompanied by an order as to where a parent with care must live in the UK or with whom. An appeal may well arise in which a disappointed applicant will contend that section 13(1)(b) of the Children Act 1989 imposes a disproportionate restriction on a parent’s right to determine … Continue reading In re E (Minors) (Residence Orders: Imposition of Conditions): CA 30 Apr 1997

Regina (T) v the Secretary of State for the Home Department; similar: CA 23 Sep 2003

The claimant asylum seeker had been refused benefits having failed to declare his application on entry. The Secretary now appealed a finding that the decision was flawed. Was the treatment of the applicant inhuman or degrading? Held: No simple test could be laid down, and each case is to be considered individually. The appeal court, … Continue reading Regina (T) v the Secretary of State for the Home Department; similar: CA 23 Sep 2003

Stefanetti And Others v Italy: ECHR 15 Apr 2014

Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 Article 1 para. 1 of Protocol No. 1 Peaceful enjoyment of possessions Loss of two-thirds of old-age pension as a result of introduction of legislation effectively deciding outcome of pending litigation against the State: violation Article 6 Civil proceedings Article 6-1 Fair hearing Introduction of legislation effectively deciding outcome … Continue reading Stefanetti And Others v Italy: ECHR 15 Apr 2014

Gilyov And Others v Ukraine: ECHR 6 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Committee Citations: 17869/21, [2022] ECHR 800 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.681671

Smetanin And Others v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 54500/18, [2022] ECHR 868 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 05 November 2022; Ref: scu.681744

Regina (O) v Harrow Crown Court: Admn 16 Apr 2003

The defendant had been refused bail. He had a previous conviction for rape, and now faced another charge. The custody time limit had also now expired. He complained that the removal of the statutory presumption in favour of bail infringed his rights. Held: Under s25, a defendant in this category should be granted bail only … Continue reading Regina (O) v Harrow Crown Court: Admn 16 Apr 2003

Provizion v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 46948/18, [2022] ECHR 864 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 November 2022; Ref: scu.681731

Kulachinskiy v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 49371/18, [2022] ECHR 865 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 04 November 2022; Ref: scu.681696

Sevinger v The Netherlands: ECHR 6 Sep 2007

Admissibility – the applicants challenged rejection of their request to be registered to vote, not having been resident in the respondent country for more than 10 years. Judges: B.M. Zupancic, P Citations: 17173/07, [2007] ECHR 1207, (2008) 46 EHRR SE14 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Human Rights, Elections Updated: 03 November 2022; … Continue reading Sevinger v The Netherlands: ECHR 6 Sep 2007

Alekseyev v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 16241/18, [2022] ECHR 860 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681631

Vavilova v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Third Section Committee Citations: 28495/18, [2022] ECHR 861 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681757

Kolbaya And Others v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 75645/14, [2022] ECHR 828 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681686

Stancu And Others v Romania: ECHR 18 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 10 – Freedom of expression-{general} : Fourth Section Citations: 22953/16, [2022] ECHR 899 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681866

Meleshchenko And Others v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 2301/19, [2022] ECHR 869 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681707

Danilov And Others v Russia: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Third Section Committee Citations: 28714/18, [2022] ECHR 862 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.681664

Scoppola v Italy (No 3): ECHR 22 May 2012

(Grand Chamber) A prisoner serving a sentence of 30 years imprisonment for murder, attempted murder and other offences object to his disenfranchisement under Italian law. Citations: 126/05, [2012] ECHR 868 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Citing: See Also – Scoppola v Italy (No 3) ECHR 18-Jan-2011 (referral to the … Continue reading Scoppola v Italy (No 3): ECHR 22 May 2012

BU v The Czech Republic: ECHR 6 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 3 – Prohibition of torture : Fifth Section Citations: 9264/15, [2022] ECHR 786 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 31 October 2022; Ref: scu.681652

Zakharov And Others v Russia 53570/18: ECHR 13 Oct 2022

ECHR Judgment : Article 5 – Right to liberty and security : Third Section Committee Citations: 53570/18, [2022] ECHR 866 Links: Bailii Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights Jurisdiction: Human Rights Human Rights Updated: 28 October 2022; Ref: scu.681765

Bici and Bici v Ministry of Defence: QBD 7 Apr 2004

Claimants sought damages for personal injuries incurred when, in Pristina, Kosovo and during a riot, British soldiers on a UN peacekeeping expedition fired on a car. Held: The incidents occurred in the course of peace-keeping duties. It was not argued that they occurred in combat, and it was established that in cases of riot, soldiers … Continue reading Bici and Bici v Ministry of Defence: QBD 7 Apr 2004

Quark Fishing Ltd, Regina (on the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Admn 22 Jul 2003

The respondent had failed to renew the claimant’s license to fish in the South Atlantic for Patagonian Toothfish. The refusal had been found to be unlawful. The claimant now sought damages. Held: English law does not generally provide a remedy in damages for a breach of a public law right. There must exist a private … Continue reading Quark Fishing Ltd, Regina (on the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Admn 22 Jul 2003

Baka v Hungary: ECHR 27 May 2014

ECHR Article 6 Civil proceedings Article 6-1 Access to court Inability of Supreme Court President to contest premature termination of his mandate: violation Article 10 Article 10-1 Freedom of expression Premature termination of Supreme Court President’s mandate as a result of views expressed publicly in his professional capacity: violation Facts – The applicant, a former … Continue reading Baka v Hungary: ECHR 27 May 2014

Vinter And Others v The United Kingdom: ECHR 9 Jul 2013

(Grand Chamber) The appellants had each been convicted of more than one murder and had been sentenced to whole life terms. They complained that the absence of a possibility of review or remission was a breach of their rights. Held: For a life sentence to remain compatible with Article 3 there must be a prospect … Continue reading Vinter And Others v The United Kingdom: ECHR 9 Jul 2013

Miah and Others v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 7 Mar 2012

The applicant had been refused leave to remain as a Tier 2 (General) Migrant at a time even though he was only two months short of the five years’ continuous residence necessary to support a case for indefinite leave to remain under the rules. He argued that, in assessing whether his removal should be permitted … Continue reading Miah and Others v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 7 Mar 2012