Article 8+ 10 Flashcards
What does article 8(1) state ?
That everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and correspondence
What are the four rights article 8(1) has
- Family life
- Private life
- Home
- Correspondence
Finish the sentence. State interference with the right in 8(1) will require …
Any state interference with the right in 8(1) will require justification of one of the reasons listed in 8(2)
Summaries what article 8(2) states
There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security , public safety or the economic well being of the country
What is meant by accordance with the law
This means that any interference with these rights must be based on a law that is clear and predictable. ie in COPLAND V UK surveillance of a persons work email was not justified as there was no law to base these action apron
What does article 8(2) meet ?
A legitimate aim ..
What is the list provided by 8(2) that considers what an legitimate aim is.
- National security
- Public safety
- Economic well being
- Prevention of disordered or crime
- Protection of health or morals
- Protection of the rights and freedoms of others
How is what is necessary in a democratic society decided ?
- Margin of appreciation- this refers to the amount of discretion that the echr gives the state in their interpretation
- Proportionality -this looks at how proportionate the states interference is and if it strikes a balance between the rights of the individual and the rights of the community
What section of article 8 comes under family life \?
8(1)
How does the ECHR define family life ?
The ECHR has defined family life to include different types of family relationships such as children , grandchildren, adoptive and foster relationship , relationships after divorce and oth4er relations with close ties married couples and co-habitating unmarried couples
What is a qualified right ?
Article 8 is a qualified right which means that it has to strike the balance between the rights of the individual and the community
- The state can limit these rights if it is in accordance with the law and if it meets a legitimate aim
What is the living instrument principle ?
- This means that article 8 is a negative right ( the state should respect the right and not interfere) but the state has a positive obligation to protect a persons right to respect family life and private life
- Sheffield and Horsham v Uk 1999 - prevents the right to marry thus preventing the right to family life- held there was no violation of article 8
- Johansen v Norway - There was violation of article 8
What is controversial about removal from the state ?
It can cause problems specifically in immigration cases because one may be removed from the country ie
Agyarko and Ikuuga v secretary of state for the home department - there was no violation because courts didn’t see a reason why they couldn’t continue there relationship in there own countries
What case shows a removal from the state /
Agyarko and Ikuuga v secretary of state for the home department
Can the courts remove criminals ?
Yes but did not occur in the case of NASRI V FRANCE
What does the case of Botta V Italy include in the definition of a private life ?
A persons , physical and psychological integrity which includes there sex life , gender , reputation, name , images and personal data
List the potential interferences with private life under 8(2)
- Police search’s these may be justified if the aim is legitimate and prevents crime or upholds national security Gillian v Sinton
- personal data - confidential for both adults and children who are considered Gillick competent (old enough to consent to medical treatment without the permission from parents)- Akon v secretary of state
- Data protection - covered by the data protection act 1998 which controls the use of personal data by the state and business
- Press intrusion - it can be justified if it is the interests of the state according to article 10 , but the freedom of the press is also balanced with the right to privacy. ie murray v express newspaper plc
What case can be used to show police searches as a potential interference with private life ?
Gillian and Quinton uk