Article 10 Flashcards
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What happened in r (pro life alliance) v BBC.
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BBC refused to show pro life election campaign featuring abortion. Appeal allowed - deferred to issue of public morals. NO VIOLATION. legitimate aim outweighed expression.
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What is the ‘mclibel’ case?
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Steel and Morris v uk. Sued for defamation, no legal aid available for Ds, inequality of arms meant could not arm proper defence.
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In what case did the applicant publish articles about a well know television actor and his arrest for possession of drugs?
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Axel springer AG v Germany. Public interest outweighed private life.
