ART8 basic facts Flashcards
Proportionality
Finding the balance between the individual right and the community.
Margin of appreciation
Amount of discretion that the ECHR gives to the state.
Why is their margin of appreciation?
Appreciate there are different rules in different states.
Living instrument
Not bound by precedent so can develop over time.
Living instrument case
Rees
Goodwin
What is Article 8?
The right to respect for family and private life.
What margin does ART8 have?
A wide margin
Wide margin
More discretion.
What does ECHR create?
Negative rights
Negative rights
Obligation on state not to interfere with the right.
Negative rights case
France
What does the ECHR interpret the negative rights as?
Positive obligations
Positive obligations
Tells state to take action to prevent violations of rights happening.
Positive obligations case
Romania
What type of right is Art 8?
A qualified right