ECHR

Question 1

Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life

Answer 1

1. Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence
2. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law, and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of: national security, public safety, economic well-being of the country, prevention of crime and disorder, protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others

Question 2

Article 12: Right to marry

Answer 2

Men and women of marriageable age have the right to marry and to found a family, according to national laws governing the exercise of this rights

Question 3

Niematz v Germany (1992)

Art 8

Answer 3

‘private life’ given wide interpretation to include the right to establish relationships

Question 4

Dudgeon v UK (1982)

Art 8

Answer 4

Sexual orientation is one of the most intimate aspects of private life