Article 5 Flashcards
Right to not be arbitrarily retained by the state - limited right
Definition
Guzzardi v Italy
being made to live on an island was deprivation
Austin v UK
Being kettled by police was not deprivation
Roberts v Commisioner of Police
Being kept waiting during a stop and search is not deprivation
Cheshire West v P
Being kept in care (even for own good) is deprivation
Winterwerp v Netherlands
Winterwerp was detained in psychiatric institution due to mental health condition. Held that this was not permissable as Winterwerp was not given sufficient oppertunity to challenge his detention
Shimovolos v Russia
Cannot arbitrarily arrest people that might offend
McKay v UK
Brought before judge/magistrate within reasonable time (4 days)
Stafford v Uk
Indeterminate sentances were approved even though they could have been considered arbitrary